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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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Total is considering producing hydrogen in Tunisia and exporting it to Europe

French energy giant TotalEnergies SE and Austrian utility Verbund AG are considering producing green hydrogen in Tunisia, before exporting the emission-free fuel via pipeline to Europe. Under a memorandum of understanding signed with the Tunisian government, Verbund and TE H2 – a joint venture owned 80% by Total Energies and 20% by Eren Groupe SA

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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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Tunisia : Ministry of Economy applies for a loan from the European Bank for the benefit of ELFOULADH company

The Minister of Finance, who is in charge of running the Ministry of Economy and Planning in Tunisia, Siham Al-Boughdiri Namsiya, confirmed that the Ministry of Economy has approached the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development to obtain a loan worth $70 million with the aim of renewing the means of production of the “ELFOULADH”

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World crude steel production increased by 3.3% in November 2023

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 declined by 5.1% in May 2023 

According to the preliminary data announced by the World Steel Organization about world production (63 countries) during May 2023, crude steel production amounted to 161.6 million tonnes, a decrease of 5.1% compared to the production of May 2022. Africa produced 1.3 million tonnes in May 2023, up 18.6% from May 2022. Asia and Oceania produced

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World crude steel production declined by 2.4% in April 2023 

According to the preliminary data announced by the World Steel Organization about world production (63 countries) during April 2023, crude steel production amounted to 161.4 million tonnes, a decrease of 2.4% compared to the production of April 2022. Africa produced 1.3 million tonnes in April 2023, up 4.8% from April 2023. Asia and Oceania 121.1

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World crude steel production increased by 1.7% in March 2023

According to preliminary data announced by the World Steel Organization on world production (63 countries) during March 2023, crude steel production amounted to 165.1 million tonnes, an increase of 1.7% compared to March 2022 production. Africa produced 1.4 million tonnes in March 2023, an increase of 8.4% compared to March 2022. Asia and Oceania 124.8

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

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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World’s crude steel production declined by 1.0% in February 2023

According to preliminary data announced by the World Steel Association (worldsteel) about World crude steel production (63 countries) in February 2023 was 142.4 million tonnes (Mt) in February 2023, a 1.0% decrease compared to February 2022. Africa produced 1.1 million tonnes in February 2023, down 11.9% from February 2022, and Asia and Oceania produced 106.6

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

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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