World crude steel production up 4.1% on year in February: worldsteel

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London— World crude steel production in February grew 4.1% year on year to 150.2 million mt for the 64 countries reporting to the World Steel Association, the group said March 23. Asian and Oceanic countries registered a production increase of 7.5% to 109.7 million mt, worldsteel said in a statement. Last month, China — the largest global steel producer — saw an increase in output of 11% on the year to 83 million mt, while India — the second largest producer — registered a contraction of 3.1% to 9.1 million mt, as a surge in coronavirus cases hit the economy.