Steel demand growth vs Crude steel production growth
In 2026, steel demand growth worldwide stood at 2.5% (forecast), against -0.3% for crude steel production growth.
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Steel demand growth and Crude steel production growth
Unit: % · 7 observations
Forecast: dashed line, hollow markers, shaded band
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| Indicator | Period | Type | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steel demand growth | 2027 | Forecast | 4% |
| Steel demand growth | 2026 | Forecast | 2.5% |
| Steel demand growth | 2025 | Actual | 0.2% |
| Crude steel production growth | July 2026 | Actual | -0.3% |
| Crude steel production growth | June 2026 | Actual | 1.7% |
| Crude steel production growth | May 2026 | Actual | -0.3% |
| Crude steel production growth | January 2026 | Actual | -6.5% |
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Steel demand growth
Annual percentage change in steel demand.
3 observations in Global · source organisations: worldsteel
Crude steel production growth
Year-over-year percentage change in crude steel production.
4 observations in Global · source organisations: worldsteel
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