Global pig iron output from blast furnace records 335 million tons in Q1
2021-05-11 15:44:57 [Print]
According to statistics from World Steel Association, the production of pig iron from blast furnace in 38 countries and regions totaled 335 million tons in Q1 2021, up by 5
In Q1, the output in Asia increased by 6.91% YOY to about 274 million tons . Of which, the output in China was up by 8 . 0% YOY to 221 million tons; that in India rose by 7 . 66% YOY to 19 . 74 million tons; that in Japan fell by 4 . 47% YOY to 17 . 60 million tons; that in South Korea increased by 5 . 43% YOY to 11 . 82 million tons.
. 78% YOY . In 2020, the 38 countries and region produced 99% of the world's total pig iron from blast furnace.
In Q1, the output in Asia increased by 6.91% YOY to about 274 million tons . Of which, the output in China was up by 8 . 0% YOY to 221 million tons; that in India rose by 7 . 66% YOY to 19 . 74 million tons; that in Japan fell by 4 . 47% YOY to 17 . 60 million tons; that in South Korea increased by 5 . 43% YOY to 11 . 82 million tons.