WorldSteel: Global pig iron production by blast furnace down by 8.8% YOY in Q1
2022-05-09 14:16:01 [Print]
According to the statistics from WorldSteel, in the first quarter (Q1) of 2022, pig iron production by blast furnace in 38 countries and regions was 310 million tons, a year-on-year decrease of 8
Pig iron production by blast furnace in Asia fell by 9.3% year-on-year to 253 million tonnes . In particular, China's output decreased by 11 . 0% YOY to 201 million tons, India's output increased by 2 . 5% year-on-year to 20 . 313 million tons, Japan's production declined by 4 . 8% year-on-year to 16 . 748 million tons, and South Korea's output decreased by 5 . 3% YOY to 11 . 193 million tons.
. 8% . In 2021, pig iron output by blast furnace in these 38 countries and regions accounted for 99% of global output.
Pig iron production by blast furnace in Asia fell by 9.3% year-on-year to 253 million tonnes . In particular, China's output decreased by 11 . 0% YOY to 201 million tons, India's output increased by 2 . 5% year-on-year to 20 . 313 million tons, Japan's production declined by 4 . 8% year-on-year to 16 . 748 million tons, and South Korea's output decreased by 5 . 3% YOY to 11 . 193 million tons.