Steel Production: China vs World 2025 (Latest Data & Historical Trends)
Crude steel production comparison between China and the rest of the world (1990-2025). China produces 55%+ of global steel, dominating the industry.
Quick Answer
China produced 1,040 million tonnes of steel in 2025, 54.5% of global output. From just 8.6% in 1990, China became the dominant steel producer. This supports China's infrastructure and manufacturing boom. Data from World Steel Association covers 1990-2025.
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What is Steel Production: China vs World in 2025?
China's Steel Production: China vs World in 2025 was N/A Million Tonnes. This dataset includes 36 data points from 1990 to 2025. Data source: World Steel Association.
Historical Steel Production: China vs World Data (1990โ2025)
The complete Steel Production: China vs World dataset spans from 1990 to 2025 with 36 data points. Data is sourced from World Steel Association and updated yearly. Free CSV download and API access available below.
๐ Data Table
36 data points| Year | China | World total | World minus china | China share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 66.4 | 773.5 | 707.1 | 8.6 |
| 1991 | 71 | 735.6 | 664.6 | 9.7 |
| 1992 | 80.9 | 723 | 642.1 | 11.2 |
| 1993 | 89.5 | 725.7 | 636.2 | 12.3 |
| 1994 | 92.6 | 731.2 | 638.6 | 12.7 |
| 1995 | 95.4 | 752 | 656.6 | 12.7 |
| 1996 | 101.2 | 750.8 | 649.6 | 13.5 |
| 1997 | 108.9 | 798.6 | 689.7 | 13.6 |
| 1998 | 114.6 | 777.4 | 662.8 | 14.7 |
| 1999 | 124 | 787.7 | 663.7 | 15.7 |
| 2000 | 128.5 | 847.7 | 719.2 | 15.2 |
| 2001 | 151.6 | 850.4 | 698.8 | 17.8 |
| 2002 | 182.2 | 904.1 | 721.9 | 20.2 |
| 2003 | 222.3 | 969.9 | 747.6 | 22.9 |
| 2004 | 280.5 | 1,069.3 | 788.8 | 26.2 |
| 2005 | 355.8 | 1,148.9 | 793.1 | 31 |
| 2006 | 421 | 1,251.3 | 830.3 | 33.6 |
| 2007 | 489.7 | 1,347.9 | 858.2 | 36.3 |
| 2008 | 512.3 | 1,341.3 | 829 | 38.2 |
| 2009 | 577.1 | 1,238.8 | 661.7 | 46.6 |
| 2010 | 638.7 | 1,433.4 | 794.7 | 44.5 |
| 2011 | 701.9 | 1,538 | 836.1 | 45.6 |
| 2012 | 731 | 1,560.1 | 829.1 | 46.9 |
| 2013 | 822 | 1,650.3 | 828.3 | 49.8 |
| 2014 | 822.3 | 1,671.5 | 849.2 | 49.2 |
| 2015 | 803.8 | 1,620.5 | 816.7 | 49.6 |
| 2016 | 808.1 | 1,630.5 | 822.4 | 49.6 |
| 2017 | 870.9 | 1,733.9 | 863 | 50.2 |
| 2018 | 928.3 | 1,808 | 879.7 | 51.3 |
| 2019 | 996.3 | 1,877.2 | 880.9 | 53.1 |
| 2020 | 1,064.8 | 1,878 | 813.2 | 56.7 |
| 2021 | 1,032.8 | 1,958.5 | 925.7 | 52.7 |
| 2022 | 1,013 | 1,885 | 872 | 53.7 |
| 2023 | 1,019.1 | 1,892 | 872.9 | 53.9 |
| 2024 | 1,030 | 1,900 | 870 | 54.2 |
| 2025 | 1,040 | 1,910 | 870 | 54.5 |
๐ Key Insights
โน๏ธ About This Dataset
Crude steel production comparison between China and the rest of the world (1990-2025). China produces 55%+ of global steel, dominating the industry.
Category: economy
Data Source: World Steel Association
Update Frequency: yearly
API Access: REST API endpoint
๐ How to Cite This Data
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China Data Portal (2026). Steel Production: China vs World. Retrieved from https://chinadata.live/data/steel-production-china-vs-world/
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Last Updated:
2026-04-29T03:28:39.995Z
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- โข Data Range: 1990 to 2025 (36 data points)
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โ Frequently Asked Questions
What is China's Steel Production: China vs World in 2025?
China's Steel Production: China vs World data for 2025 is available with 36 data points covering 1990 to 2025.
How does China's Steel Production: China vs World compare globally?
China is one of the world's leading economies. Our dataset provides comprehensive Steel Production: China vs World data from 1990 to 2025, sourced from World Steel Association.
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What is the data range for Steel Production: China vs World?
The Steel Production: China vs World dataset covers 1990 to 2025, with 36 data points. Data source: World Steel Association.
Dataset Info
- Category
- economy
- Unit
- Million Tonnes
- Source
- World Steel Association
- Time Range
- 1990 - 2025
- Data Points
- 36