As of early 2022, which country was at the top in steel production in the world ?

According to data released by the World Steel Association (worldsteel), China was the top steel-producing country in the world in early 2022. In the full year 2021, China produced approximately 1,032.8 million tonnes of crude steel, accounting for more than 50% of global production. India maintained its position as the second-largest steel producer with an output of 118.1 million tonnes, followed by Japan in third place with 96.3 million tonnes. China's massive lead is attributed to its extensive industrial base and infrastructure development. England (United Kingdom) is not among the top global producers of steel in the modern era.