How much steel did the world produce in December 2025?

139.6 million tonnes, down 3.7% compared with December 2024.

Which region produced the most steel?

Asia and Oceania, with 99.7 Mt, accounting for over 70% of global output.

Which region recorded the highest growth?

The Middle East, with a strong year-on-year increase of 13.9%.

Global Steel Output Falls 2% in 2025, Reports Worldsteel

Steel News | 2026-01-26 11:08:23

Other regions showing positive momentum included EU-27, Other Europe, and South America.

By Paul Ploumis

Summary

December output declines: Global crude steel production dropped 3.7% YoY to 139.6 Mt, driven mainly by weaker output in Asia and Oceania.
Mixed regional performance: The Middle East led growth (+13.9%), while Asia (-6.3%), North America (-0.4%), and CIS regions (-2.7%) recorded declines.
Full-year contraction: Global steel output in 2025 fell 2.0% to 1,803.8 Mt, reflecting slowing industrial and construction demand.

SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): Global crude steel output posted a notable decline in December 2025, with the 70 member nations of the World Steel Association (worldsteel) producing 139.6 million tonnes (Mt) of steel—marking a 3.7% year-over-year drop.

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Regional Production Breakdown

Asia and Oceania continued to dominate worldwide steel production, generating 99.7 Mt during the month. The EU-27 region followed with 9.9 Mt, while North America secured the third position with 9.0 Mt. Production across other regions was reported as follows (in Mt):

· Africa: 1.9

· South America: 3.2

· Middle East: 5.3

· Other Europe: 3.8

· Russia & other CIS + Ukraine: 6.9

Regions Reporting Growth

Several regions posted year-over-year growth in crude steel production. The Middle East recorded the strongest increase, surging 13.9% from December 2024. Other regions showing positive momentum included EU-27, Other Europe, and South America.

Regions Facing Declines

Most producing regions experienced downturns, with Asia and Oceania seeing the steepest fall at 6.3%. Output also slid in:

· Russia & other CIS + Ukraine: -2.7%

· North America: -0.4%

· Africa: -0.3%

Yearly Output

worldsteel figures reveal that global crude steel production reached 1,803.8 Mt during the whole year 2025, representing a 2.0% decrease compared with 2024.