In 2013, total world crude steel production was 1,607.2 million metric tons, according to the World Steel Association.

China has emerged as a major producer and consumer in 1970, and after 30 years of development China has became the biggest steel producer in the world. In 2013, China produced 779 million metric tons, accounting for 48.5% of total world crude steel production.

Here are the top 10 steel producers in China.

No 10 Beijing Shougang Co Ltd

Location: Beijing

Production capabilities: 7.75 million tons

New location of Beijing Shougang Co Ltd in Tangshan, Oct 19, 2009. [Photo/IC]