Steel is also known as the material of choice. It plays a crucial role in the economy of the countries. Different industries, including manufacturing, construction, customer products, and transportation, depend highly on tools and devices forged from steel.
In the construction industry, steel is mainly used in the form of rebars, beams of different shapes, normal and industrial pipes, sheet piles, galvanized coated sheets, heavy & medium plates, steel sheets, and secondary and tertiary wire road products.
There is no replacement for steel, especially in the construction industry. Characteristics like durability, flexibility, economic efficiency, and high strength-to-weight ratio make steel the best material for the construction sector.
With 50% of total steel consumption, the construction sector is leading all other industries worldwide. The United States of America, China, and Japan are the leading countries in steel consumption.
In terms of steel production, China and India are leading the entire market. With 1064.8 tonnages, China is on the top, followed by India with 100.3 tonnages of steel production in 2020.
You can look at the infographic below to learn more about steel production, consumption, benefits, and uses.