World Crude Steel Output Down 0.2% Year-Over-Year in September
Steel News | 2026-10-26 04:33:53
Asia and Oceania remained the dominant producing region, delivering 104.0 Mt in September, an increase of 0.7% year-on-year.
By Paul Ploumis
SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): Global crude steel production edged down 0.2% year-on-year to 142.4 million tonnes (Mt) in September 2026, according to the World Steel Association (worldsteel).
The 70 reporting countries, representing approximately 98% of global crude steel output in 2025, recorded cumulative production of 1,367.5 Mt during January–September 2026, down 0.7% compared with the corresponding period last year.
Asia and Oceania remained the dominant producing region, delivering 104.0 Mt in September, an increase of 0.7% year-on-year. However, nine-month production in the region declined 0.9% to 1,009.8 Mt.
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North America reported stronger growth, with output rising 3.4% to 9.3 Mt during September. Production for the first nine months reached 84.7 Mt, up 4.7% from a year earlier. Africa also recorded a significant increase, with monthly output climbing 10.6% to 2.2 Mt and year-to-date production recording a jump of 9.7% to 19.0 Mt.
Europe’s output remained under pressure. The European Union's 27 member countries produced 10.1 Mt, down 5.0% year-on-year, while the Other Europe region countries reported a 1.4% decline in output to 3.6 Mt.
The Middle East experienced the steepest dip in production, with output plunging 20.4% to 3.6 Mt. Russia and other CIS countries, together with Ukraine, recorded a 1.9% decline to 6.1 Mt. Meanwhile, South American output edged up 0.2% to 3.5 Mt.
Despite gains in several regions, declines elsewhere kept global steel production marginally below September 2025 levels.
POLL
Which region recorded the highest year-on-year growth in crude steel production in September 2026?
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much crude steel did the world produce in September 2026?
Global crude steel production totalled 142.4 million tonnes in September 2026, representing a 0.2% decline compared with September 2025. The figures cover 70 reporting countries that collectively accounted for approximately 98% of global crude steel production in 2025.
- Which regions recorded the strongest growth in crude steel production?
Africa recorded the highest year-on-year percentage growth in monthly production, rising 10.6% to 2.2 Mt. North America also posted a notable increase of 3.4% to 9.3 Mt. Both regions registered growth in cumulative production during the first nine months of 2026.
- What was global crude steel production during January–September 2026?
The 70 reporting countries produced a combined 1,367.5 Mt of crude steel during the first nine months of 2026, down 0.7% from the corresponding period in 2025. Asia and Oceania accounted for the largest share, contributing 1,009.8 Mt despite a 0.9% year-on-year decline.
