According to data released by the World Steel Association (Worldsteel), global production of direct reduced iron (DRI) in 12 countries, which accounted for approximately 85 percent of total global DRI production in 2024, was 11.05 million metric tons in September this year, an increase of 2.8 percent monthly and 4.9 percent. year-on-year.
Meanwhile, global DRI production stood at 95.37 million metric tons in the first nine months of this year, up 5.1 percent from the corresponding period in 2024.
Worldsteel data shows India was the largest DRI producer among countries surveyed in September this year, with production DRI was 4.71 million metric tons for the month. India was followed by Iran, Russia and Saudi Arabia in September with production of 3.73 million tonnes, 650,000 tonnes and 580,000 tonnes respectively.
Shares of global DRI production - September 2025
