Global crude steel production fell

According to the World Steel Association (WSA), global crude steel production totaled 158.1 million tons in the period June 2021 to June 2022.

Africa produced 1.2 million tons in June 2022, down 18.7% from June 2021. Asia and Oceania produced 118.8 million tons, down 3.1%. EU-27 countries produced 11.8 Mt, down 12.2%, while other European countries produced 3.8 Mt, down 10.9%. The Middle East produced 3.4 million tons, down 5.0%. North America produced 9.6 million tons, down 2.4%. Russia and other CIS countries + Ukraine produced 5.9 million tons, 34.3% less. South America produced 3.7 Mt, down 4.9%.

Top 10 steel producing countries in June:

1. China - 90.7 million tons (-3.3%).

2. India - 10.0 million tons (+6.3%).

3. Japan - 7.4 million tons (- 8.1%).

4. USA - 6.9 million tons (-4.2%).

5. Russia (estimated) - 5.0 million tons (- 22.2%).

6. South Korea - 5.6 million tons (- 6.0%).

7. Germany - 3.2 million tons (- 7.0%).

8. Turkey - 2.9 million tons (- 13.1%).

9. Brazil - 2.9 million tons (- 6.1%).

10. Iran - 2.2 million tons (-10.8%).