Largest steel producing countries in July

Steel production statistics published by the Worldsteel show that the output of the 64 reporting countries rose significantly in July 2018. These countries accounted for approximately 99% of all global steel production in 2017.

According to Worldsteel, world steel production in July 2018 was 154.576 million tonnes, up 5.8% from the previous year. Steel production in these countries was only 146.105 million tonnes in the same month a year earlier. Incidentally, China, the world's largest steel producer, posted 7.2% year-on-year growth. During the month, the country accounted for almost 53% of total world production.

The table below presents data on steel production for the top ten producing countries in July 2018 (in thousands of tonnes):
1.China 81241
2. India 9000
3.Japan 8420
4.US 7275
5.South Korea 6177
6.Russia 6170
7.Germany 3900
8.Turkey 3266
9. Brazil 3022
10.Italy 2210