Global steel production eased again in July

World crude steel output declined for a second straight month in July, falling 2% from June to an estimated 150.1 million metric tons (mt), according to recent data published by the World Steel Association (worldsteel).

July’s total was the second-lowest monthly rate this year, 3% below the 2025 year-to-date (YTD) average of 155.2 million mt, and 1% lower than the same month last year. Compared to the two-year high of 166.6 million mt seen earlier this year in March, July production was 10% lower.

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.