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Our industry fully supports the aims of the Paris Agreement. We are committed to a low-carbon future.

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The steel industry is committed to transparent data disclosure and continual improvement in environmental performance issues, including water use, air quality, and maximising resource use.

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The success of the steel industry is intrinsically linked to its diverse people. Education and training for a net-zero future is a priority.

Steel is everywhere

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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.

constructsteel

12 January 2026

January constructsteel newsletter

This month’s edition covers key market trends influencing the global construction industry, top news headlines shaping the sector.

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6 January 2026

China Monthly - December 2025

The highlight of this issue is that the Ministry of Commerce and the General Administration of Customs jointly announced that export licensing requirements will apply to selected steel products, effective 1 January 2026.

steelStories

5 January 2026

Steel has it all wrapped up at the Northeastern University EXP Building in Boston

The EXP Building at Northeastern University, Boston, USA, is wrapped in a dramatic stainless facade that isn’t just for looks.

Press releases Data

23 December 2025

November 2025 crude steel production

World crude steel production for the 70 countries reporting to worldsteel was 140.1 million tonnes (Mt) in November 2025, a 4.6% decrease compared to November 2024.

constructsteel

13 December 2025

Steel-Based Zero Energy Building (ZEB) Inaugurated in India

constructsteel marked the inauguration of a new steel-based Zero Energy Building (ZEB) in Bhubaneswar, developed in partnership with Tata Steel. The project demonstrates how advanced steel construction technologies can accelerate the development of efficient, climate-resilient buildings in India.

constructsteel

11 December 2025

2025 constructsteel Awards winners announced

The constructsteel Awards recognise exceptional achievements in the steel construction sector over a one-year period, celebrating projects that demonstrate innovation, sustainability, and technical excellence. The 2025 award winners are One Bloor West – Modular Composite Columns (Innovation of the Year), St Marys Integrated Project Office (Excellence in Sustainability), and Park1538 Gwangyang (Best Project of the Year).

steelStories

10 December 2025

Two Hundred Tons uses innovative technology to create iconic furniture from stainless steel

Using a hydraulic press and laser cutting, Two Hundred Tons produces stainless steel furniture destined to become future classics.

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