In 2023, the building and infrastructure segment utilized 52 percent of the steel produced worldwide. In the same year, the automotive industry accounted for 12 percent of the global steel use, whereas electrical equipment made up three percent of total steel demand.
Distribution of steel end-usage worldwide in 2023 by sector
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