Global stainless steel production is expected to increase in the second half of 2025
According to the World Stainless Steel Association, the global output of stainless steel melt workshops rose to 31.9 million tons in the first half of 2025, an increase of 5% compared with the same period of the previous year. This growth was particularly strong in the second quarter, increasing by 5.0% quarter-on-quarter and 3.1% year-on-year, reaching 16.36 million tons.
U.S. output rose 1.1% month-on-month and 7.8% year-on-year to 559,000 tons. Meanwhile, the output of China and other Asian regions also increased by 3.9% and 4.1% respectively year-on-year, reaching 10.54 million tons and 3.49 million tons. In contrast, the output of stainless steel in Europe decreased by 5.1% year-on-year to 1.54 million tons. This overall growth continues the trend since 2024, when global annual output increased by 7%.
U.S. output rose 1.1% month-on-month and 7.8% year-on-year to 559,000 tons. Meanwhile, the output of China and other Asian regions also increased by 3.9% and 4.1% respectively year-on-year, reaching 10.54 million tons and 3.49 million tons. In contrast, the output of stainless steel in Europe decreased by 5.1% year-on-year to 1.54 million tons. This overall growth continues the trend since 2024, when global annual output increased by 7%.
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