World crude steel output increases by 5.3% in 2017
World crude steel production reached 1,691.2 million tonnes (Mt) for the year 2017, up by 5.3% compared to 2016. Crude steel production increased in all regions in 2017 except in the CIS, which has remained stable (subject to current estimates). Annual production for Asia was 1,162.5 Mt of crude steel in 2017, an increase of …