Global steel production dipped in June

Global steel output eased 2% in June following May’s 14-month high, according to World Steel Association’s (worldsteel) latest release.

Production from all steel mills around the world totaled 161.4 million metric tons (mt) as of last month. Global output has averaged 158.4 million mt across the first six months of the year, almost identical to the same time period of 2023. June production is less than 1% greater than the same month one year ago.

Brett Linton

Brett Linton is a digital operations analyst for Steel Market Update, where he began his career. Linton has been in the steel industry since 2010. He has held roles as a category manager and strategic insights director at Reibus before returning to SMU in 2024. He is a graduate of The University of North Georgia with a degree in Finance and Accounting. Brett can be reached at brett@steelmarketupdate.com or 724-314-0179.