ISIC C24 · Korea, Republic of · 2 publishers
Steel and Basic Metals in Korea, Republic of
11 verified figures for Korea, Republic of, covering 9 indicators from 2 primary sources. Every figure links to the report it came from.
South Korea compared
| Measure | Korea, Republic of | World | Highest country |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crude steel production | 5.4 million tonnesKorea, Republic of · May 2026 | 149.2 million tonnesWorld · July 2026 | 74.6 million million tonnesChina · August 2026 |
| Crude steel production growth | 3.3%Korea, Republic of · May 2026 | -0.3%World · July 2026 | 27.2%Viet Nam · May 2026 |
The short version
Key takeaways
- Crude steel production in South Korea was 5.4 million tonnes in May 2026 (worldsteel). worldsteel ↗ T2 Official
- Steel imports by supplier country in South Korea were 3,205,000 net tons in 2025–2026 (AISI). AISI ↗ T2 Official
- Steel exports to the United States in South Korea were 3,430,000 net tons in August 2025 – July 2026 (AISI). AISI ↗ T2 Official
- Steel exports to the United States growth in South Korea was 20% in 2025–2026 (AISI). AISI ↗ T2 Official
- Crude steel production growth in South Korea was 5% in January 2026 (worldsteel). worldsteel ↗ T2 Official
The complete table
Steel and Basic Metals data for Korea, Republic of
Every row links to its own page with the full source, verbatim quote and citation.
11 data points across 9 indicators. Each line shows the latest value; open a line for earlier periods and forecasts.
Crude steel production+1 moreMay 20265.4 million tonnesworldsteelT22026actual→
Crude steel production (year to date)January–May 202626.4 million tonnesworldsteelT22026actual→
Crude steel production growth+1 moreMay 20263.3%worldsteelT22026actual→
Crude steel production growth (year to date)January–May 20262.7%worldsteelT22026actual→
Steel exports to the United StatesJuly 2026556,000 net tonsAISIT22026actual→
Steel exports to the United States (annual)August 2025 – July 20263,430,000 net tonsAISIT22026actual→
Steel exports to the United States growthJuly 202632%AISIT22026actual→
Steel exports to the United States growth (annual)2025–202620%AISIT22026actual→
Steel imports by supplier country (annual)2025–20263,205,000 net tonsAISIT22026actual→
Steel and Basic Metals in Korea, Republic of by topic
Primary documents
Sources
| Document | Publisher | Authority tier | Accessed | Locator | Data points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steel Imports Up 7.4% in July vs. June-Revised Press release | AISI | T2 Official | 15 Sep 2026 | Steel Imports Up 7.4% in July vs. June-Revised | 4 |
| Steel Imports Down 4.3% in June vs. May Press release | AISI | T2 Official | 15 Sep 2026 | Steel Imports Down 4.3% in June vs. May | 1 |
| May 2026 crude steel production Press release | worldsteel | T2 Official | 15 Sep 2026 | Top 10 steel-producing countries; Table 2. Top 10 steel-producing countries | 4 |
| January 2026 crude steel production Press release | worldsteel | T2 Official | 15 Sep 2026 | Top 10 steel-producing countries | 2 |
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StatOrigin. (2026). Steel and Basic Metals in Korea, Republic of: statistics. Retrieved from https://statorigin.org/industries/steel/korea-republic-of