Publication AnnouncementBrussels, 30 June 2009 – The World Steel Association (worldsteel) has published the 2009 edition of World Steel in Figures. It is now available on worldsteel.org.
World Steel in Figures provides essential facts and statistics about the global steel industry. The book contains comprehensive information on crude steel production, apparent steel use, trade, scrap, iron, and pig iron.
World Steel in Figures lists the top steel-producing countries and companies around the world. In 2008 the five major steel producing countries were:
China 500.5 mmt
Japan 118.7 mmt
United States 91.4 mmt
Russia 68.5 mmt
India 55.2 mmt
Total world production was 1,326.5 mmt in 2008, down from 1,351.3 mmt in 2007.
The largest five steel producing companies in 2008 were:
ArcelorMittal 101.6 mmt
Nippon Steel 37.5 mmt
Baosteel Group 35.4 mmt
Hebei Steel Group 33.3 mmt
JFE 32.4 mmt
World Steel in Figures 2009 is now available from the online Bookshop. A PDF copy of the book can be downloaded from the website and printed copies can be ordered from the bookshop.
Notes to Editors:
• The World Steel Association (worldsteel) is one of the largest and most dynamic industry associations in the world. worldsteel represents approximately 180 steel producers (including 18 of the world's 20 largest steel companies), national and regional steel industry associations, and steel research institutes. worldsteel members produce around 85% of the world's steel.
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