World crude steel production for the 64 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (world steel) was 174.4Mt in May 2021, an increase of 16.5% when compared to May 2020.
Africa produced 1.3Mt in May 2021, up 65.1% on May 2020. Asia and Oceania produced 128.4Mt, up 11.7%. The CIS produced 9.1Mt, up 14.8%. The EU (27) produced 13.5Mt, up 32.7%. Europe (Other) produced 4.2Mt, up 36.9% The Middle East produced 3.7Mt, up 16.8%. North America produced 10.1 Mt, up 47.7% and South America produced 3.9 Mt, up 49.7%.
| Crude Steel Production by Region | May 2021 (Mt) | % Change May 21/20 | Jan-May 2021 (Mt) | % Change Jan-May 21/20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Africa |
1.3 |
65.1 |
6.5 |
24.4 |
Asia & Oceania |
128.4 |
11.7 |
616.5 |
14.9 |
CIS |
9.1 |
14.8 |
44.3 |
8.4 |
EU (27) |
13.5 |
32.7 |
64.4 |
15.3 |
Europe (Other) |
4.2 |
36.9 |
20.9 |
17.3 |
Middle East |
3.7 |
16.8 |
17.8 |
8.1 |
North America |
10.1 |
47.7 |
48.4 |
11.3 |
South America |
3.9 |
49.7 |
18.7 |
24.1 |
Total 64 countries |
174.4 |
16.5 |
837.5 |
14.5 |
The 64 countries included in this table accounted for approximately 98% of total world crude steel production in 2020. Regions and countries covered by the table are as follows:
- Africa: Egypt, Libya, South Africa
- Asia and Oceania: Australia, China, India, Japan, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Korea, Taiwan (China), Vietnam
- CIS: Belarus, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Russia, Ukraine, Uzbekistan
- European Union (27)
- Europe, Other: Bosnia-Herzegovina, Macedonia, Norway, Serbia, Turkey, United Kingdom
- Middle East: Iran, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates
- North America: Canada, Cuba, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, United States
- South America: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela
All data provided by the World Steel Association (world steel)