World crude steel production from 67 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (Worldsteel) in May 2017 was up 2.0% from May 2016, reaching 143.3 million tonnes.
Steel production in China in May 2017 was 72.3 million tonnes, increasing output by 1.8% compared to May 2016. Japan produced 9.0 million tonnes of crude steel in May 2017, an increase of only 0.1% compared to May 2016.
In the EU region, Germany produced 3.8 million tonnes of steel in May 2017, a decrease of 1.4% compared to May 2016. Italy produced 2.1 million tonnes of steel, down 4.1% from May 2016. France produced 1.4 million tonnes of steel, up 21.5% from May 2016. Spain produced 1.2 million tonnes, down 3.7% from May 2016.
Turkey's crude steel production in May 2017 was 3.3 million tonnes, up 9.7% from May 2016.
The United States produced 7.0 million tonnes of steel in May 2017, increasing output by 0.2% over May 2016.
The power utilization factor of 67 countries in May 2017 was 71.8%. This is 0.5 percentage points higher than in May 2016, and compared to April 2017, this is 1.8 percentage points lower.
+38 (097) 475-20-95
|
|
|
Subscribe to news 
Metallurgy news
- 24 July 2026
23:00 Arequipa's net profit in the second quarter of 2026 increased by 34.5% amid improved operating performance 21:00 Samarco's sales in the second quarter of 2026 were up 23 percent compared to the first quarter of 2026, but will remain 1 percent lower than in 2025. 21:00 The United States will conduct full reviews of the PC market from 15 countries 20:00 Exports of sheet metal coils from the United States in May 2026 decreased by 2.1 percent compared to April 20:00 CRC imports to the United States in May 2026 decreased by 10.4 percent compared to April 16:00 Tangshan announces short-term steel production cuts 16:00 Vietnam's railway infrastructure development plans open up new opportunities for domestic steelmakers 15:00 Kumba iron ore production and sales fell in H1 2026
Publications
26.07 How to check the amount of metal before purchasing: three calculators to save your household budget 22.07 Ukrittya for warehouse logistics: when it’s easy to fail in times of need 21.07 The best furniture manufacturers for domestic clinics 21.07 Cookware Punching, Riveting and Edge Cutting Machine Choices for Export Production 21.07 LSTK-profile: a modern basis for prefabricated construction
