Crude steel production vs Steel demand growth
In 2026, crude steel production worldwide was 149.2 million tonnes; steel demand growth was 2.5% (forecast).
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Crude steel production
Unit: million tonnes · 4 observations
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| Period | Type | Value |
|---|---|---|
| January 2026 | Actual | 147.3 million tonnes |
| May 2026 | Actual | 157.9 million tonnes |
| June 2026 | Actual | 155.7 million tonnes |
| July 2026 | Actual | 149.2 million tonnes |
Steel demand growth
Unit: % · 1 observation
Forecast: dashed line, hollow markers, shaded band
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| Period | Type | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Forecast | 2.5% |
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| Period | Crude steel production | Steel demand growth |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 149.2 million tonnes | 2.5% |
Provenance
Where these numbers come from
Crude steel production
Total volume of crude steel produced.
4 observations in Global · source organisations: worldsteel
Steel demand growth
Annual percentage change in steel demand.
3 observations in Global · source organisations: worldsteel
Data published under CC BY 4.0. Series A as JSON · Series B as JSON
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