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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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Libyan Iron and Steel Company Achieves Historic Production Record by End of 2025

The Libyan Iron and Steel Company (LISCO), one of the largest industrial companies in Libya and North Africa, announced the achievement of a new historic production record by the end of 2025. Steel Plant No. 1 recorded its highest-ever output of billets, reaching 861,000 tonnes, a level never previously attained since the plant began operations. …

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

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

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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Turkey’s HRC Exports Rise 24.7% in January–September 2025

Turkey’s exports of HRC recorded a notable increase in September 2025, reaching 299,765 mt, up 14.1% compared to August and 32.6% year-on-year, according to preliminary data from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK). The total export value for the month amounted to $167.48 million, marking an 18.5% rise from the previous month and a 13.5% increase …

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

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

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

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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Libyan Iron and Steel Company Exceeds Production Targets in H1 2025 and Achieves Strong Sales Results

The Libyan Iron and Steel Company announced outstanding production and marketing performance in the first half of 2025, surpassing its targets in several product categories for the period from January 1 to June 30, 2025, according to the company’s report. Production The report showed that production of Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) reached 557,671 tons, exceeding …

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

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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Libyan Iron and Steel Company signs partnership agreement with the German company SMS for Metal Manufacturing

The Libyan Iron and Steel Company signed a partnership agreement with the German company SMS for Metal Manufacturing. This agreement aims to increase production capacity, reduce breakdowns, lower costs, and improve product quality. The agreement was signed on behalf of the company by the Chairman of the Board of Directors, Dr. Mohamed Abdelmalik Al-Faqih, and …

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

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.

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.

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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Libyan Iron and Steel Company Achieves Unprecedented Exports of HBI in Q1 2025

The Libyan Iron and Steel Company announced an unprecedented achievement, achieving the highest export figure in its history during the first quarter of 2025, exporting 210,000 tons of hot briquetted iron (HBI) to several Arab and European countries via 16 ships from the company’s port. This qualitative achievement comes in partnership with FGE, which played …

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

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

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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Libyan Iron and Steel Company Discusses Modernization of Steel Plants with Danieli

Libyan Iron and Steel Company held a meeting with experts from the Italian company “Danieli”, attended by company officials and a team of technical experts, to discuss plans to develop a slab casting machine and establish a new crucible furnace in Steel Plant 2. The meeting witnessed extensive discussions on the latest technologies used globally …

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

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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Libyan Iron and Steel Company announces unprecedented production figures in 2024

The Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Libyan Iron and Steel Company, Dr. Muhammad Al-Faqih, announced that the three direct reduction plants combined achieved unprecedented record figures in 2024. Al-Faqih explained in a visual statement on its Facebook page that the production of the three plants amounted to one million and 768 thousand …

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

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

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

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

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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Tosyali signs a contract to establish a direct reduction iron plant in Benghazi

The United Libyan Company for Iron and Steel Industries signed an agreement with the Turkish company “Tosyali” to establish a direct reduction iron (DRI) plant in Benghazi. The company explained through a statement on its official Facebook account that this facility will be part of an integrated iron and steel plant, with a production capacity …

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Libyan Iron and Steel Company exceeds its direct reduced iron (DRI) production target in H1 of 2024.

The Libyan Iron and Steel Company announced its production of raw steel, as Eng. Mohamed Al-Radani, Director of the Direct Reduction Factories Operation Department, confirmed through the company’s official Facebook page that the company succeeded in achieving the semi-annual target for the year 2024, and even exceeded it. He pointed out that the first and …

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Memorandum of understanding between Libyan Iron and Steel Company and the Italian company Danieli

The Libyan Iron and Steel Company signed a memorandum of understanding with the Italian company Danieli to launch a project to implement a direct reduction plant. The Libyan company made the statement through its official Facebook account. The factory will produce two million tons of sponge iron and hot-molded iron annually. Sponge or hot-molded iron …

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

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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