Iran produced 25.0 Mt in 2018. showing a 17.72% increase compared to 2017 (21.2 Mt).
Iran’s share of global crude steel production has been estimated at 1.38% for the year 2018.
Based on the report. the second to ninth places went to India. Japan. the US. South Korea. Russia. Germany. Turkey and Brazil with 106.46 million tons. 104.33 million tons. 86.7 million tons. 72.46 million tons. 71.68 million tons. 42.44 million tons. 37.31 million tons and 34.73 million tons respectively.
According to the Islamic Republic`s Vision Plan. the country`s total steel production capacity is to hit 55 million tons a year by 2025. with exports figure expected to reach 10-15 million tons.