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Steel production in Arab countries increased by 7.2% in 2025

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Steel production in Arab countries recorded noticeable growth during 2025, with total output for the January–December period reaching around 43.7 million tonnes, an increase of 7.2% compared to the same period in 2024. December production alone rose to 3.9 million tonnes, marking a year-on-year growth of 6.1%. Gulf RegionGulf countries continued to show strong performance, …

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Crude steel production report in Arab countries during January – November 2025

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The steel sector in the Arab region witnessed notable positive developments during the period from January to November 2025, reflected in higher production levels and improved overall performance in several Arab countries. This progress was supported by the continued implementation of major development projects and increased demand for steel products, particularly in infrastructure and construction …

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Report : Crude Steel Production in Arab Countries for January – October 2025

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The steel sector in the Arab region recorded a steady and balanced performance during October 2025 across the Gulf, North Africa, and the Eastern Mediterranean. Most Arab countries achieved notable growth in production, supported by continued industrial expansion and rising local and regional demand for steel products.Aggregated data for the period from January to October …

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Crude steel production in Arab countries increased by 7.5% in Jan. -Sep. 2025.

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Crude steel production in Arab countries reached 3.9 million tons in September 2025, marking a 15.1% increase compared to September of the previous year. Meanwhile, total production from January to September reached 32.3 million tons, up 7.5% year-on-year, according to the latest data from the World Steel Association (World Steel). This reflects the continued recovery …

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Arab Countries’ Crude Steel Output Rises 6.1% in January–August 2025

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Arab countries’ crude steel production reached 3.64 million mt in August 2025, recording a growth of 12.7% compared to the same period last year, while total output in the January–August period amounted to 28.26 million mt, up 6.1% year on year, according to the latest data released by the World Steel Association (WorldSteel). Gulf RegionGulf …

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Arab countries’ crude steel production increased by 13.2% in July 2025

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Arab countries recorded a strong increase in crude steel production during July 2025, with total output reaching 3.61 million tons, up 13.2% compared with the same month in 2024, according to the latest data released by the World Steel Association. Strong Performance in the Gulf Region Gulf countries contributed 1.858 million tons in July 2025, …

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Arab countries’ crude steel production increased by 6.3% in June 2025

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Arab countries’ crude steel production recorded a significant increase in June 2025, with total production reaching 3.337 million tons, an increase of 6.3% compared to the same month in 2024, according to the latest data issued by the World Steel Organization. Strong Performance in the Gulf Region The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries contributed approximately …

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Arab countries’ crude steel production increased by 5% in May 2025

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According to the latest report issued by World Steel on crude steel production, Arab countries’ crude steel production reached 3.5 million tons in May, a 5.0% increase compared to May 2024. Egypt topped Arab steel production in May, with 810,000 tons, a decline of -9.5%. Saudi Arabia came in second place with 780,000 tons, a …

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Arab countries’ crude steel production increased by 1.7% in April 2025.

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According to the latest report issued by World Steel on crude steel production, Arab countries’ crude steel production reached 3.4 million tons in April, a 1.7% increase compared to April 2024. Egypt topped Arab steel production in April, with 831,000 tons, a decline of -7.2%. Saudi Arabia came in second place with 757,000 tons, a …

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Arab countries’ crude steel production increased by 5.4% in February 2025

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According to the latest report issued by World Steel on crude steel production, Arab countries’ crude steel production in February reached 3.531 million tons, an increase of 5.4% compared to February 2024. Egypt topped Arab countries in steel production in February, with a production volume of 893.6 thousand tons, a 6.4% increase. Saudi Arabia followed …

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Crude steel production in Arab countries declined by 2.0% in January 2025

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According to the latest report issued by the World Steel Organization on crude steel production. Arab countries’ crude steel production in January 2025 amounted to 3.6 million tons, down 2% compared to January 2024. Egypt topped Arab countries in steel production during January with a production 890.1 thousand tons, down 9.1%. Saudi Arabia followed with …

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Arab countries’ crude steel production to rise by 2.6% in 2024

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According to the latest report issued by the World Steel Organization on crude steel production. Arab countries’ crude steel production in December 2024 amounted to 3.7 million tons, an increase of 3.2% compared to December 2023. Egypt topped Arab countries in steel production in December with a production volume of 991.2 thousand tons, an increase …

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Arab countries’ crude steel production rises by 1.7% in January-October 2024

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According to the latest report issued by the World Steel Organization on crude steel production, Arab countries’ crude steel production amounted to 3.6 million tons in October 2024, an increase of 0.4% compared to October 2023. Egypt topped Arab countries in steel production in October with a production 950,000 tons and a decline of 7.3%. …

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Arab countries’ crude steel production increases by 1.9 % in January – September 2024

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According to the latest report issued by the World Steel Organization on crude steel production, Arab countries’ crude steel production to 3.4 million tons in September 2024, an increase of 2.2% compared to September 2023. Egypt topped Arab countries in steel production in September with a production volume of 867 thousand tons and an increase …

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Arab countries’ crude steel production increases by 4.9% in January – July 2024

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According to the latest report issued by the World Steel Organization on crude steel production. Arab countries’ crude steel production amounted to 3.4 million tons in July 2024, an increase of 2.7% compared to July 2023. July 2024 production was. Egypt topped Arab countries in steel production in July with a production volume of 959 …

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Arab countries’ crude steel production increased by 5.3% in H1 of 2024

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According to the latest report issued by the World Steel Organization on crude steel production, the Arab countries’ production of crude steel reached 3.2 million tons in June 2024, a decline of 0.4% compared to June 2023. The production of June 2024 was the lowest since May 2023. Saudi Arabia topped the Arab countries in …

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Obstacles to the steel factory rehabilitation project in Basra Governorate

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On Sunday, Iraqi Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani chaired a special meeting on the steel factory rehabilitation project in Basra Governorate, affiliated with the General Iron and Steel Company. During the meeting, Al-Sudani was briefed, according to a statement by his media office, on the progress of work related to the rehabilitation and operation of …

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After stopping more than 20 years…Reopening of the iron and steel factory in Basra

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Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani opened the iron and steel factory in Basra Governorate, after it had been closed since 2003. Al-Sudani’s office said in a statement received by ABC Arabia, “Prime Minister Muhammad Shia’ al-Sudani opened in Basra the rolling mill, one of the factories of State Company For Iron and Steel, with a …

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World’s crude steel production declined by 1.6% in January 2024, and Arab countries increased

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World crude steel production for the 71 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 148.1 million tonnes (Mt) in January 2024, a 1.6% decrease compared to January 2023. Crude steel production by region Area Jan 2024 (Mt) % change Jan 24/23 Jan-Jan 2024 (Mt) % change  24/23 Africa 2.0 16.3 2.0 16.3 Asia …

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Muhaj Baghdad signs with Danieli to develop rolling mill plant

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Muhaj Baghdad, an Iraqi-based company, has signed a contract with Danieli to develop a new 500,000-tpy rolling mill facility plant for rebar. The planned facility plant would use Danieli’s high-speed rolling technology to create high-quality rebar with a diameter of 10 to 40 mm. The plant will be constructed in the industrial district of Al-Hilla, …

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Iraq awards contracts for the construction of a new residential city worth $2 billion

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Iraq laid the foundation stone for the construction of a new residential city project on the borders of Baghdad, with a budget of $2 billion. Two Chinese companies began construction of 30,000 housing units. The project comes within a plan to build five cities throughout Iraq. Contracts for four more cities are expected to be …

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World crude steel production increased by 3.3% in November 2023

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World crude steel production for the 71 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 145.5 million tonnes (Mt) in November 2023, a 3.3% increase compared to November 2022. Africa produced 1.8 Mt in November 2023, up 3.1% on November 2022. Asia and Oceania produced 104.8 Mt, up 2.2%. The EU (27) produced 10.6 …

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World crude steel production increased by 0.6% in October 2023

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World crude steel production for the 71 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 150.0 million tonnes (Mt) in October 2023, a 0.6% increase compared to October 2022. Africa produced 1.9 Mt in October 2023, up 3.5% on October 2022. Asia and Oceania produced 108.8 Mt, up 0.8%. The EU (27) produced 10.6 …

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Iraq: General Company for Iron and Steel announces the installation work commencement of the steel plant equipment

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The General Company for Iron and Steel, one of the Ministry of Industry and Minerals formations in Basra Governorate in Iraq, announced the commencement of the installation work for the steel plant equipment and its engineering services. Abbas Hayal, the Company general manager, said in a statement that the Company has begun the process of …

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IMF forecasts for the economies of Arab countries for the year 2023

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The International Monetary Fund has slightly lowered its global growth forecast for 2023 as the pace of interest rate hikes slows, but warned that severe financial system disruptions could drive output to near-stagnation levels. The fund stated in its latest report on global economic prospects that the risks of spreading infection in the banking system …

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Iraq: State Company for Iron and Steel and Ibn Majid sign a steel plant equipment installation contract

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State Company for Iron and Steel and Ibn Majid General Company signed a steel plant equipment installation contract in the company. The Director General of State Company for Iron and Steel , Abbas Hayal, explained to the National Iraqi News Agency, based on the Prime Minister’s directives, Eng. Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani. And within the plan …

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Turkey’s flat steel exports declined for the first time since 2016, and Egypt leads the Arab countries

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Turkey’s flat steel exports fell below 2 million tonnes for the first time since 2016 despite a significant expansion of cooperation with North African and Middle Eastern countries. Turkey’s flat steel (sheets and coils) exports amounted to about 1.77 million tonnes, down 31.4% year-on-year, according to the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK). Meanwhile, Turkey boosted its …

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