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Press releasesData
26 February 2026

January 2026 crude steel production

World crude steel production for the 69 countries reporting to worldsteel was 147.3 million tonnes (Mt) in January 2026, a 6.5% decrease compared to January 2025.

Climate action
24 February 2026

Open Forum 2026: Registration open!

Registration is open for worldsteel’s Open Forum 2026, to be held in Brussels on 2–3 June. Register now to take part in the climate conversation.

worldstainless
17 February 2026

Understanding Corrosion - Chapter 4: Tea staining

Join this webinar on 12 March, where Tim Collins, Secretary General of worldstainless, explains why tea staining occurs—and how to prevent it to maintain the appearance of stainless steel in service.

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Member only content
9 February 2026

China Monthly - January 2026

The highlight of this issue is that the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) , together with four other ministerial departments, issued guidance on the development and promotion of zero-carbon factories. This is a members-only report.

constructsteel
4 February 2026

February constructsteel newsletter

Explore expert insights, 2026 award nominations, new steel solutions platform video, and project story on volcano-resilient design.

constructsteel
23 January 2026

Decarbonisation of the steel industry

This white paper, Decarbonisation of the Steel Industry: Medium-Term Goals and Immediate Gains for the Construction Sector, provides a practical, construction-focused overview of current steel decarbonisation measures and realistic medium-term pathways, developed with the Council on Vertical Urbanism as part of the sustainability partnership.

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Press releasesData
23 January 2026

December 2025 crude steel production and 2025 global crude steel production totals

December 2025 crude steel production, full-year annual production 2025 and top 40 steel-producing countries in 2025.

Press releasesData
13 January 2026

worldsteel releases indirect trade in steel data 2014 - 2024

From 2014 to 2024, indirect exports of steel for the 74 countries analysed increased by 26% from 325 Mt in 2014 to 410 Mt in 2024.

Climate action
12 January 2026

Breakthrough Technology Conference 2025

worldsteel’s Breakthrough Technology Conference took place in Singapore from 2–3 December 2025. Presentations, photos and videos are all available via this link.

Publications

Report
7 November 2025

Sustainability Indicators Report 2025

Nineteen Sustainability iIdicators for the steel industry and a historical overview.

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Policy paper
27 February 2026

Climate change and the production of iron and steel policy paper

Pathways and call to action to reduce CO2 emissions from the steel industry.

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Publication
28 April 2022

Safety and health principles

Six safety and health principles for the steel industry. An evolving set of guidelines.

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Publication
4 June 2025

World Steel in Figures 2025

A comprehensive overview of the global steel industry in figures.

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Report
28 April 2025

Safety and health in the steel industry: Data report 2025

A holistic approach towards safety and health is required to move performance to the next level.

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Publication
23 November 2024

worldsteel membership benefits

The advantages of joining a vibrant steel community.

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Publications
14 October 2024

#steelFacts

A collection of amazing facts about steel that demonstrate steel's value for society.

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Publication
15 January 2024

The Steel Story

An informative and entertaining look at steel’s enormous impact on the history of mankind.

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Publication
1 September 2023

Steel - the permanent material in the circular economy

Given the inherent properties of steel, steel has a major role to play in the circular economy.

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Policy paper
21 October 2020

Safety and health policy paper

Six principles for a safe and healthy work environment and other important topics.

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Policy paper
1 October 2020

Water management policy paper

How to manage water sustainably across the steel industry.

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Policy paper
2 July 2020

Co-product policy paper

An overview of the importance of steel industry co-products and why their use should be encouraged.

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Policy paper
2 July 2020

Air quality policy paper

Air quality control is a major priority for the steel industry.

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Policy paper
2 July 2020

Life cycle assessment in the steel industry

A life cycle approach is the only way to establish the true environmental performance of any given product.

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Videos

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worldsteel's Sustainability Charter

worldsteel's Sustainability Champions

worldsteel's Open Forum