World Steel Association

Sustainable steel: At the core of the green economy

Steel: A key driver of the world's economy

Life cycle thinking: New solutions for new times

STEEL SCRAP: A WORLD-TRADED COMMODITY

The recycling of scrap metal is an integral part of modern steelmaking, improving the industry's economic viability and reducing environmental impact. Read more

PUBLICATION ANNOUNCEMENT: WORLD STEEL IN FIGURES 2013

The World Steel Association (worldsteel) has published the 2013 edition of World Steel in Figures. Read more

PUBLICATION ANNOUNCEMENT: STEEL SOLUTIONS IN THE GREEN ECONOMY

The World Steel Association (worldsteel) has published the second booklet in the Steel Solutions in the Green Economy series titled FutureSteelVehicle. Read more

KEY FACTS ABOUT STEEL

Steel is a key driver of the world's economy. The industry directly employs more than two million people worldwide, with a further two million contractors and four million people in supporting industries.
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STEEL IN YOUR LIFE

STEEL IN THE 21ST CENTURY

LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT IN THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY: ANIMATION

7TH STEELUNIVERSITY CHALLENGE GRAND FINAL

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worldsteel represents approximately 170 steel producers (including 17 of the world's 20 largest steel companies), national and regional steel industry associations, and steel research institutes. worldsteel members represent around 85% of world steel production. Read more

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Question: “Where can I find historical capacity utilisation data?”

Answer: We publish a graph entitled 'Steel capacity utilisation ratio' in the monthly crude steel production press release. This is the only place that capacity utilisation is shown. The earliest available data is from January 2008.

Question: “Where can I find a breakdown of capacity utilisation data by region or country?”

Answer: worldsteel only publishes global data, and only in graph format. See above for an explanation of where you can find the graphs.