Brussels, 21
August 2012 - World crude steel production for the 62 countries reporting to the
World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 130 million tonnes (Mt) in July 2012,
an increase of 2.0% compared to July 2011.
China’s crude steel
production for July 2012 was 61.7 Mt, an increase of 4.2% compared to July
2011.
Elsewhere in Asia,
Japan produced 9.3 Mt of crude steel in July 2012, up by 1.2% compared to the
same month last year. South Korea’s crude steel production for July 2012 was 5.9
Mt, an increase of 4.4% compared to July 2011.
In the EU, Germany
produced 3.6 Mt of crude steel in July 2012, a decrease of -2.1% on July 2011.
Spain’s crude steel production for July 2012 was 1.0 Mt, 7.0% higher than July
2011. In July 2012, the UK produced 0.9 Mt of crude steel, up by 6.6% compared
to July 2011.
Turkey’s crude steel
production for July 2012 was 3.1 Mt, an increase of 9.7% compared to July
2011.
In July 2012, Russia
produced 5.9 Mt of crude steel, an increase of 3.6% compared to the same month
last year.
The US produced 7.4 Mt
of crude steel in July 2012, up by 0.9% on July 2011.
Brazil’s crude steel
production for July 2012 was 3.0 Mt, -4.1% lower than July 2011.
The crude steel
capacity utilisation ratio for the 62 countries in July 2012 declined to 78.7%
from 80.4% in June 2012. Compared to July 2011, it is 0.8 percentage points
lower.
Note:
• The monthly crude
steel capacity utilisation ratio is calculated based on crude steel production
and capacity information available at worldsteel. The capacity information is
based on publicly-available data, updated twice a year and verified through
worldsteel’s membership.
• The World Steel Association
(worldsteel) is one of the largest and most dynamic industry associations in the
world. 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.
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