中美印钢铁产量大比拼，印度远超美国，中国表现惊人？

Group 1 - In 2024, global crude steel production is projected to be 1.886 billion tons, with China accounting for 1.005 billion tons, the US at 79.5 million tons (down 2.4% year-on-year), and India at 149.6 million tons (up 6.3% year-on-year) [1][3] - The US steel industry faces challenges such as low iron ore content, reliance on imports for 80% of its supply, and rising costs due to tariffs and freight [3] - India's steel production has increased significantly since the 2017 national steel policy, with a target of 300 million tons by 2030, but it still relies on imports for high-end steel [5][7] Group 2 - India's per capita steel consumption is around 70 kg, significantly lower than the global average, indicating potential for growth, but high-end steel production remains a challenge [5][7] - The Indian government plans to invest 50 billion rupees in 2025 to upgrade technology and improve efficiency, with major companies like Tata and JSW focusing on automation [7][11] - China's steel production is expected to decrease to 986 million tons in 2025 as part of a strategy for capacity reduction and green transformation [11][15] Group 3 - The US is projected to see a slight recovery in steel production to 81 million tons in 2025, with a focus on green technology and self-sufficiency [13] - The global steel production forecast for 2025 is approximately 1.82 billion tons, with low-carbon and high-end production as key themes [13][15] - The competition among China, India, and the US in the steel industry is intensifying, with each country leveraging different strategies to enhance production and market position [15][16]