Global steel production declines further in September

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The World Steel Association’s (worldsteel) latest data shows global crude steel production easing 1% from August to September. Steel mills around the globe produced a total of 143.6 million metric tons (mt) in September, the lowest monthly rate recorded this year.

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.

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