Global pellet production continues to expand year after year, amounting to 36,1 million tonnes of pellets produced in
2016, showing a growth of 11% compared to 2015. With 16,6 million tonnes produced, the production in Europe
stagnated while maintaining its position of the biggest producer, accounting for 39 % of world pellet production. This
stagnation is mainly due to EU28 production, decreasing slightly (
