February 2010 crude steel production

World Steel Association has reported that the world crude steel production for the 66 countries reporting to the organisation was 108 million metric tons (mmt) in February. This is 24.2% higher than February 2009. Compared to the same month in 2009, February 2010 crude steel production showed a continued increase in all the major–steel producing countries. The world crude steel capacity utilisation ratio for the 66 countries in February 2010 was 79.8%, a 15-month high since September 2008. Compared to February 2009, the utilisation ratio in February 2010 increased by 12.0% points.

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