Direct reduced iron (DRI) production in 12 countries that accounted for about 85% of global output in 2025 totalled 9.41 million metric tons in September 2026. That was down 5.1% from August and 15.7% year on year, according to the World Steel Association (worldsteel).
Output in the 12 countries reached 91.15 million metric tons in January–September, a 4.7% decline from the same period in 2025.
India was the largest producer in September, with 4.81 million metric tons. Iran followed with 2.42 million metric tons, Egypt with 545,572 metric tons, Russia with 510,000 metric tons and Mexico with 490,000 metric tons.
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