Figure A
Global crude steel production, capacity, and capacity utilization, 2000–2013
| Year | Production | Excess capacity | Capacity utilization rate (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 850.156 | 228.644 | 78.81% |
| 2001 | 852.173 | 209.827 | 80.24% |
| 2002 | 905.155 | 221.745 | 80.32% |
| 2003 | 971.016 | 198.984 | 82.99% |
| 2004 | 1,062.541 | 182.459 | 85.34% |
| 2005 | 1,147.772 | 227.328 | 83.47% |
| 2006 | 1,250.473 | 202.527 | 86.06% |
| 2007 | 1,348.122 | 234.878 | 85.16% |
| 2008 | 1,342.625 | 358.275 | 78.94% |
| 2009 | 1,237.044 | 578.956 | 68.12% |
| 2010 | 1,432.750 | 484.250 | 74.74% |
| 2011 | 1,536.988 | 426.312 | 78.29% |
| 2012 | 1,545.011 | 499.689 | 75.56% |
| 2013 | 1,582.493 | 517.107 | 75.37% |
Sources: American Iron and Steel Institute et al. (2010); De Carvalho and Daniel (2012); World Steel Association (various years, 2013a)
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