China produced 960.8 million tonnes of crude steel in 2025. Japan produced 80.7 million tonnes, according to worldsteel, cross-checked against national production statistics.
The comparison follows the material base beneath manufacturing and industrial automation. Both values measure annual output; the steel sculptures illustrate the categories.
The data
| Category | Crude steel production, 2025 · million tonnes | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| China | 960.8 | Primary source; cross-check |
| Japan | 80.7 | Primary source; cross-check |
Source: Asiabits Research | NBS; JISF; worldsteel, 2025 data
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