Did you know India was the world’s second largest steel producer, as of 2019?

India surpassed Japan to become the world’s second largest steel producer in 2019, with crude steel production of 111.2 million tonnes. In India, as per Indian Steel Association (ISA), the demand for steel is to grow by over 7 per cent in both 2019-20 and 2020-21. In FY19, India produced 131.57 million tonnes (MT) and 106.56 MT of gross finished steel and crude steel, respectively.

Did you know India was the world’s second largest steel producer, as of 2019?

India surpassed Japan to become the world’s second largest steel producer in 2019, with crude steel production of 111.2 million tonnes. In India, as per Indian Steel Association (ISA), the demand for steel is to grow by over 7 per cent in both 2019-20 and 2020-21. In FY19, India produced 131.57 million tonnes (MT) and 106.56 MT of gross finished steel and crude steel, respectively.

Interesting facts about steel

Interesting facts about steel

Steel is the main material used in delivering renewable energy.

This is seen especially in the production of solar, hydro and wind power.

The top 10 leading producers of steel in the world are as follows

China, Japan, India, USA, Russia, South Korea, Germany, Turkey, Brazil and Ukraine.

50% of the products we see and use in the world use steel in some form.

We see this in  bridges, balconies, boats, computers, and even office blocks.

3,500 grades of steel.

There are now more than 3,500 grades of steel according to the World Steel Association. Each of these grades has a unique mix of physical, chemical and environmental properties.

Steel is everywhere.

Steel is used in almost every industry, including energy, construction and housing (the largest consumer of steel), automotive, infrastructure, packing and machinery.

Steel in automobiles.

Steel has been involved in the production of automobiles and in the transportation industry for almost a century. The first steel automobile came out in 1918 and has been used in vehicles since.

Recycling just one piece of steel can save enough energy to keep a 60-watt light bulb lit for around four years.

Steel can be recycled for up to 150 years after it's first produced. When you buy steel, it is usually recycled.

25% of the average computer is made up of a variety steel .

Refrigerators made before 2001 contain over 100 pounds of steel.