Steel Production in Japan decreased to 6700 Thousand Tonnes in August from 6900 Thousand Tonnes in July of 2026. Steel Production in Japan averaged 8511.90 Thousand Tonnes from 1969 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 10775.00 Thousand Tonnes in March of 2008 and a record low of 1177.00 Thousand Tonnes in January of 1987. source: World Steel Association



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Japan Steel Production
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
6700.00 6900.00 10775.00 1177.00 1969 - 2026 Thousand Tonnes Monthly
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