World crude steel production for the 69 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 166.1 million tonnes (Mt) in March 2025, a 2.9% increase compared to March 2024.
In January 2025, the global crude steel production of 69 countries/regions included in the World Steel Association's statistics was 151.4 million tons, a year-on-year decrease of 4.4%.
In February 2025, the global crude steel production of these 69 countries/regions was 144.7 million tons, a year-on-year decrease of 3.4%.
March was the first month this year to see a year-on-year increase after consecutive declines.

Crude steel production by region

Africa produced 1.9 Mt in March 2025, up 0.6% on March 2024.
Asia and Oceania produced 123.6 Mt, up 3.9%.
The EU (27) produced 11.7 Mt, up 0.2%.
Europe, Other produced 3.6 Mt, down 7.2%.
The Middle East produced 5.3 Mt, up 1.9%.
North America produced 9.2 Mt, up 1.4%.
Russia & other CIS + Ukraine produced 7.1 Mt, down 3.5%.
South America produced 3.7 Mt, up 6.5%.

The 69 countries included in this table accounted for approximately 98% of total world crude steel production in 2024.

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The China-US trade war: 125 vs. 145

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Full-Scale trade war. The 104% tariff imposed by the US on China will take effect immediately.
According to a report by CNBC, a US media outlet, White House Press Secretary Caroline Lavin revealed that the White House has announced a 104% tariff on China, which will take effect at 00:01 Eastern Time on April 9.