Iran remains world’s seventh steelmaker
By Reza Abesh Ahmadlou
Staff writer
Iranian steelmakers cast 3.2 million tons of crude steel in June, according to statistics released by the World Steel Association (WSA) on Tuesday, indicating that the country has remained at seventh place among steel producing countries.
According to WSA data, Iran was the seventh crude steel producer of the world in May.
The country’s steel ingot production for June 2023 registered a 17.4 percent rise compared to the figure for June 2022.
World crude steel production for the 63 countries reporting to the association was 158.8 million tons in June 2023, a 0.1 percent reduction compared to June 2022.
WSA figures showed that Iran was the world’s eighth crude steel producer during the first six months of 2023, with 16.1 million tons of output, 4.8 percent more than the related figure for 2022.
China produced 91.1 million tons in June 2023, up 0.4 percent over June 2022, while India produced 11.2 million tons of steel ingots last month, up 12.9 percent compared to the figure for last year, as Japan produced 7.3 million tons, down 1.7 percent compared to the same month last year.
The United States produced 6.8 million tons of crude steel in June, up 0.5 percent. Russia is estimated to have produced 5.8 million tons, up 3.8 percent. South Korea produced 5.5 million tons, down 0.9 percent.
The World Steel Association is one of the largest and most dynamic industry associations in the world, with members in every major steel-producing country. The WSA represents steel producers, national and regional steel industry associations, and steel research institutes. Members represent around 85 percent of global steel production.