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 a production 850.6 thousand tons, down 5.6%. Algeria came in third place with a production 450.0 thousand tons, up 20% compared to January 2024.
The Gulf region accounted for about 48% of Arab countries’ production with a production 17.3 million tons. Saudi Arabia led it with 49%.
North Africa accounted for 44% of Arab countries’ production with a production 15.6 million tons. Egypt led it with 56% of the region’s production.
The Eastern Mediterranean region accounted for 8% of the Arab countries’ production, with a production 2.8 million tons, led by Iraq, with 88% of the region’s production.
