“According to Worldsteel’s estimates for April 2026, Vietnam’s crude steel output reached 2.1 million tons, a 4% increase compared to the same period last year. With this achievement, Vietnam has officially surpassed Italy to become one of the world’s top 10 steel producers.”
“For the first four months of the year, Vietnam’s total crude steel production reached 8.5 million tons, up 8.4% over the same period in 2025.”
“Vietnam’s ascent in the global rankings has been steady and rapid. In 2023, the country ranked 12th worldwide with a crude steel output of 20 million tons. By 2025, production rose to 24.6 million tons, making Vietnam the largest producer in Southeast Asia and the 11th largest globally, before officially breaking into the Top 10 this year.”
https://en.vneconomy.vn/vietnam-enters-worlds-top-10-steel-producers.htm