World Steel in Figures 2011
07/01/2011 - The World Steel Association (worldsteel) has published the 2011 edition of World Steel in Figures. The reference highlights, among other facts and figures, the top steel-producing countries and worldsteel member companies for 2010.
The World Steel Association (worldsteel) has published the 2011 edition of World Steel in Figures, an annual reference providing essential facts and statistics about the global steel industry.
In addition to delivering comprehensive information on crude steel production, apparent steel use, pig iron production, steel trade, iron ore production and trade, and scrap trade, World Steel in Figures also highlights the top steel-producing countries and worldsteel member companies.
In 2010 the five major steel producing countries were:
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Five major steel producing countries in 2010
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2010 Production
millions of tonnes |
2009 Production
millions of tonnes |
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1
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China
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626.7
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China
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573.6
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2
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Japan
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109.6
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Japan
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87.5
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3
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United States
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80.5
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India
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63.5
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4
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India
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68.3
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Russia
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60.0
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5
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Russia
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66.9
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United States
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58.2
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Total world production for 2010 was 1,413.5 million tonnes, up from 1,230.9 million tonnes in 2009.
The five largest steel-producing worldsteel member companies in 2010 were:
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Largest steel-producing worldsteel member companies in 2010
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2010 Production
millions of tonnes |
2009 Production
millions of tonnes |
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1
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ArcelorMittal
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98.2
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ArcelorMittal
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77.5
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2
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Baosteel
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37.0
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Baosteel
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31.3
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3
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Posco
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35.4
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Posco
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31.1
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4
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Nippon Steel
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35.0
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Nippon Steel
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26.5
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5
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JFE
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31.1
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JFE
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25.8
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The 2011 edition of World Steel in Figures is now available on worldsteel.org. A PDF copy of the book can be downloaded from the website and printed copies can be ordered from worldsteel’s online bookshop.
worldsteel is one of the largest and most dynamic industry associations in the world. The association 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.
The list of largest steel producing companies includes worldsteel members only. Tonnages include all types of steel including stainless, and based on worldsteel reporting rules as regards part-owned steelworks.
