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September 2017 crude steel production
Press release23 October 2017

September 2017 crude steel production

World crude steel production for the 66 countries reporting to worldsteel was 141.4 million tonnes (Mt) in September 2017, a 5.6% increase compared to September 2016.
An interview with Edwin Basson
About us19 October 2017

An interview with Edwin Basson

Our Director General explains worldsteel's role and touches upon a variety of subjects affecting the steel industry. Clicking here will take you directly to our YouTube page.
Celebrating 50 years of the World Steel Association
About us19 October 2017

Celebrating 50 years of the World Steel Association

We look back at the past 50 years of the association and onwards towards the challenges that lie ahead. Click here to view our microsite. A publication is available through our web bookshop.

worldsteel elects new officers and welcomes new members
Press release18 October 2017

worldsteel elects new officers and welcomes new members

The Board of Directors of worldsteel yesterday elected the new officers for 2017/2018 and welcomed new member companies.

General Assembly: Opening remarks by Angel Gurría, OECD
About us18 October 2017

General Assembly: Opening remarks by Angel Gurría, OECD

Angel Gurría, OECD Secretary-General opens our General Assembly with a speech on the state of the economy and develops issues specific to the steel industry.
The 8th Steelie Awards winners announced
Press release17 October 2017

The 8th Steelie Awards winners announced

The winners of the 8th Steelie Awards were announced at the worldsteel Annual Dinner on 16 October 2017.

Short Range Outlook 2017/2018
Press release16 October 2017

Short Range Outlook 2017/2018

worldsteel today released its Short Range Outlook (SRO). worldsteel forecasts that global steel demand will reach 1,622.1 Mt in 2017 and 1,648.1 in 2018.
An insider’s view on the no surprise SRO
Steelblog16 October 2017

An insider’s view on the no surprise SRO

The October 2017 SRO is no big surprise. Check out our Economic Studies and Statistics Director's blog to get an insider's view on the data released today.
50 years of worldsteel: Royal recognition
About us12 October 2017

50 years of worldsteel: Royal recognition

A Royal recognition has been conferred on the World Steel Association by His Majesty Philippe of Belgium, seventh King of the Belgians.

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Publications

50 years of the World Steel Association
Publication19 October 2017

50 years of the World Steel Association

A look back on 50 years of the association, then and now, and what the future holds.

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Sustainable Steel 2017
Publication09 October 2017

Sustainable Steel 2017

Steel industry's performance on 8 sustainability indicators and the future.

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World Steel in Figures 2017
Publication29 May 2017

World Steel in Figures 2017

A global picture of the steel industry with key facts and statistics.

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Steel Statistical Yearbook
Publication14 November 2016

Steel Statistical Yearbook

Cross-section of steel industry statistics from 2006 to 2015.

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Safety and Health Recognition
Publication21 October 2016

Safety and Health Recognition

Six excellent safety and health programmes recognised in 2016.

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Statistics
Statistics
Monthly production statistics for crude steel, direct reduced iron and blast furnace iron.
50 years
50 years
Fifty years of the World Steel Association, then and now, and what the future holds.
Our stories
Our stories
Futuristic uses of steel in an array of applications.
Circular economy
Circular economy
Steel is a permanent material. It can be easily recycled, reduced, remanufactured and reused.
Image library
Image library
Steel never looked so good. Explore the steel industry through images and films.
Steel timeline
Steel timeline
Tracing steel's development from 2,000 BC to the innovations of today.