Production d'acier brut en septembre 2024
In September 2024, the world crude steel production for the 71 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (world steel) was 143.6 million tonnes (Mt), a 4.7% decrease from September 2023.
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Crude steel production by region
Africa produced 1.9 Mt in September 2024, up 2.6% on September 2023. Asia and Oceania produced 105.3 Mt, down 5.0%. The EU (27) produced 10.5 Mt, up 0.3%. Europe, Other produced 3.6 Mt, up 4.1%. The Middle East produced 3.5 Mt, down 23.0%. North America produced 8.6 Mt, down 3.4%. Russia & other CIS + Ukraine produced 6.8 Mt, down 7.6%. South America produced 3.5 Mt, up 3.3%.
Table 1. Crude steel production by region
| Region | Sep 2024 (Mt) | % change Sep 24/23 | Jan-Sep 2024 (Mt) | % change Jan-Sep 24/23 |
| Afrique | 1.9 | 2.6 | 16.6 | 2.3 |
| Asia and Oceania | 105.3 | -5 | 1,032.00 | -2.5 |
| EU (27) | 10.5 | 0.3 | 97.8 | 1.5 |
| Europe, Other | 3.6 | 4.1 | 33.1 | 7.8 |
| Middle East | 3.5 | -23 | 38.4 | -1.5 |
| Amérique du Nord | 8.6 | -3.4 | 80 | -3.9 |
| Russia & other CIS + Ukraine | 6.8 | -7.6 | 64.9 | -2.5 |
| Amérique du Sud | 3.5 | 3.3 | 31.4 | 0 |
| Total 71 countries | 143.6 | -4.7 | 1,394.10 | -1.9 |
The 71 countries included in this table accounted for approximately 98% of total world crude steel production in 2023.
Regions and countries covered by the table:
- Africa: Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, South Africa, Tunisia
- Asia and Oceania: Australia, China, India, Japan, Mongolia, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Korea, Taiwan (China), Thailand, Vietnam
- European Union (27): Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden
- Europe, Other: Macedonia, Norway, Serbia, Türkiye, United Kingdom
- Middle East: Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Yemen
- North America: Canada, Cuba, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, United States
- Russia & other CIS + Ukraine: Belarus, Kazakhstan, Russia, Ukraine
- South America: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela
Top 10 steel-producing countries
China produced 77.1 Mt in September 2024, down 6.1% on September 2023. India produced 11.7 Mt, down 0.2%. Japan produced 6.6 Mt, down 5.8%. The United States produced 6.7 Mt, up 1.2%. Russia is estimated to have produced 5.6 Mt, down 10.3%. South Korea produced 5.5 Mt, up 1.3%. Germany produced 3.0 Mt, up 4.3%. Türkiye produced 3.1 Mt, up 6.5%. Brazil produced 2.8 Mt, up 9.9%. Iran is estimated to have produced 1.5 Mt, down 41.2%.
Table 2. Top 10 steel-producing countries
| Region | Sep 2024 (Mt) | % change Sep 24/23 | Jan-Sep 2024 (Mt) | % change Jan-Sep 24/23 |
| Chine | 77.1 | -6.1 | 768.5 | -3.6 |
| India | 11.7 | -0.2 | 110.3 | 5.8 |
| Japon | 6.6 | -5.8 | 63.3 | -3.2 |
| United States | 6.7 | 1.2 | 60.3 | -1.6 |
| Russie | 5.6 e | -10.3 | 54 | -5.5 |
| South Korea | 5.5 | 1.3 | 48.1 | -4.6 |
| Allemagne | 3 | 4.3 | 28.4 | 4 |
| Türkiye | 3.1 | 6.5 | 27.9 | 13.8 |
| Brazil | 2.8 | 9.9 | 25.2 | 4.4 |
| Iran | 1.5 e | -41.2 | 21.3 | -3.1 |
e – estimated. Ranking of the top 10 producing countries is based on year-to-date aggregate
