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    August 25, 2022

    Worldsteel: July Global Steel Production Down, Led by China

    Written by David Schollaert

    Global crude steel production was estimated at 149.3 million metric tons in July as steelmakers around the world cut back on output by 9.7 million metric tons, or 6.5%, from the same period last year, the World Steel Association (worldsteel) reported.

    Last month’s estimated production was also down sequentially, shrinking by 5.6%, or 8.8 million metric tons, versus June’s total crude steel output.

    David Schollaert

    David Schollaert is deputy editor-in-chief for Steel Market Update. David joined SMU after more than a decade in the metals and mining industry in a myriad of different roles. Much of his early experience and expertise were within the coverage and analysis of steel-making raw materials and served previously as senior editor of the CRU Prices Service. Most recently, however, before his return to market analysis, David held roles as a metals buyer and an operations manager for raw material suppliers. He can be contacted at david@steelmarketupdate.com or 724-720-1008.

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