Stainless steel melt shop production increased by 5% in the first half year of 2026
Published 27 August 2026
The world stainless association has released figures for the first half year of 2026, showing the total stainless steel melt shop production was 33.0 million tonnes, an increase of 5% compared to the same period in 2025.
Asia produced 28.3 million tonnes, an increase of 6.1% compared to the first half year of 2025. The European Union produced 2.9 million tonnes, which is a decrease of 3.7%. The United States produced 1.1 million tonnes, an increase of 2.3%. Other countries produced 0.6 million tonnes, which is an increase of 2.9%.