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Steel production in Arab countries increased by 7.2% in 2025

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 1.0% in Q1 of 2025.

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According to the latest World Steel report on crude steel production, Arab countries’ crude steel production reached 3.4 million tons in March, unchanged from March 2024. Egypt topped Arab steel production in March, with 828.3 thousand tons, a decrease of -4.8%. Saudi Arabia came in second rank with 719.3 thousand tons, a decrease of -17.8%.

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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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Al-Oula Steel enters the subsidized building materials market in Kuwait

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Al-Oula Steel Manufacturing Company announced its official entry into the subsidized building materials market in Kuwait, in line with Ministerial Resolution No. 222 of 2024 issued by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, which is considered an important step to reduce the financial burdens on coupon owners. The new resolution aims to achieve greater efficiency

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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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Kuwait: Customs extends 10% increase in steel import duties

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The Director General of the General Administration of Customs, Abdullah Al-Sharhan, issued a decision to extend the increase in customs duties on rebar and wire rod from 5 percent to 10 percent for a full year. Al-Sharhan’s decision comes in addition to Customs Instructions No. 2 of 2023 regarding raising customs duties on iron imports,

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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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Fitch confirms Kuwait’s rating at “AA-” with a stable outlook

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Fitch Ratings maintained the credit rating of Kuwait’s long-term foreign currency bonds at “AA-” with a stable outlook. Fitch Ratings said in its report that Kuwait’s rating is supported by its “exceptionally strong” financial and external balance sheet. On the other hand, the agency pointed out the limitations surrounding the classification, which are summarized in

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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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Türkiye’s steel exports to GCC decline in December 2023

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In December 2023, Turkey’s steel exports to the Gulf region saw a 6% decline compared to the previous month, according to the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK). Total steel exports for December amounted to 11,710 tons, compared to exports of 12,467 tons in November. The value of exports decreased by 4%, reaching US$9.1 million. Turkey’s steel

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World crude steel production declined in December

News, steel Statistics / mtaha

World crude steel production for the 71 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 135.7 million tonnes (Mt) in December 2023, a 5.3% decrease compared to December 2022. Africa produced 1.9 Mt in December 2023, up 17.7% on December 2022. Asia and Oceania produced 96.4 Mt, down 9.7%. The EU (27) produced 9.1

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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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Condolences on the death of the Emir of the State of Kuwait, Sheikh Nawaf Al-Jaber Al-Sabah

News / mtaha

Condolence In the name of God, the most gracious, the most merciful His Excellency Mr. Awaad Al-Khalidi Chairman of Kuwait Steel Company Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Arab Iron and Steel Union It is with great sadness and sadness that we received the news of the death of the late His Excellency

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5% of Kuwait’s share of the Gulf Railway, with a length of 111 km

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At a time when the General Authority for Roads and Land Transport is studying the completion of bids for the tender work of study, design and preparation of documents for the railway project in its first phase, a government report stated that the tender No. (1 AH I/I) for the project of study work, detailed

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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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Kuwait authorizes the Public Authority for Roads and Land Transport to complete bids for the railway agreement

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The Central Agency for Public Tenders authorized the General Authority for Roads and Land Transport to complete bids for the detailed study and design project agreement, and to prepare documents for the first-stage railway tender, after the Authority opened the 9 bids submitted for the tender. Authority sources pointed out that completing the agreement’s bids

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A new line for the production of rebar in Kuwait at a cost of 6 million dinars

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MEED magazine reported that the Al-Oula Steel Manufacturing Company has started operating a new facility for the production of rebar with a production capacity of 250,000 tonnes of rebar annually, according to sources in the industry, who revealed that the operation began last month after three years of development at a total cost of 6

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Steel rebar prices in Kuwait remained unchanged for the third month in a row

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Domestic prices in Kuwait remained unchanged for May, the third month in a row, and the country’s sole manufacturer of rebar offers its May supply at KD205/tonne ($666/tonne) EXW. Prices are indicated without 5% Value Added Tax in Kuwait. Kuwaiti dinar = 3.27 US dollars1

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Steel production in Arab countries increased by 7.2% in 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Arab countries’ crude steel production increased by 1.0% in Q1 of 2025.

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

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

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

Al-Oula Steel enters the subsidized building materials market in Kuwait

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

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

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

Kuwait: Customs extends 10% increase in steel import duties

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

Fitch confirms Kuwait’s rating at “AA-” with a stable outlook

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

Türkiye’s steel exports to GCC decline in December 2023

World crude steel production declined in December

World crude steel production increased by 3.3% in November 2023

Condolences on the death of the Emir of the State of Kuwait, Sheikh Nawaf Al-Jaber Al-Sabah

5% of Kuwait’s share of the Gulf Railway, with a length of 111 km

World crude steel production increased by 0.6% in October 2023

Kuwait authorizes the Public Authority for Roads and Land Transport to complete bids for the railway agreement

A new line for the production of rebar in Kuwait at a cost of 6 million dinars

Steel rebar prices in Kuwait remained unchanged for the third month in a row

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