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Global pig iron production fell by 1.6% y/y in January–April

25,2026 06:00 AM

Global pig iron production for the period from January to April 2026 fell by 1.6% compared to the same period in 2025, to 456.3 million tons. This is according to data from the World Steel Association (WorldSteel), as reported by the Ukrmetallurgprom State Enterprise.

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