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Turkey's scrap import prices remained largely unchanged this week, as weak finished steel demand and cautious buying continued to weigh on the market. Turkey's scrap import prices were assessed steady at USD 370-375 per…
Turkey exported 907,300 tons of wire rod in 2025, down nearly 1.4pct YoY from 919,900 tons in 2024, according to data from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK). Romania remained the largest destination, absorbing…
Turkish integrated steel producer Kardemir has appointed Sabri Kilic as its new deputy general manager of operations, according to a stock exchange filing. He succeeds Ahmet Aycan, who stepped down from his role as…
Turkey exported 4.1 mln tons of rebar in 2025, up 21pct YoY, according to data from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK). Yemen remained the largest destination, receiving around 700,000 tons. It was followed by…
Turkey imported 18.7 mln tons of ferrous scrap in 2025, marking a 6.5pct YoY decline, according to data from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK). The United States remained Turkey's largest scrap supplier…
Turkey's steel sector closed 2025 with higher exports and production, supported by a recovery in domestic consumption in the second half, despite rising financing costs, aggressive import competition and mounting…
Turkey's scrap import prices remained unchanged this week as weak finished steel demand continued to curb buying appetite among steelmakers. Scrap import prices were assessed stable at USD 370-375 per ton CFR. Turkish…
Turkish steelmaker Kardemir has launched a new rebar sales round, offering lower prices compared with its previous round in November. Under the latest price list, rebar in 12-32 mm sizes is offered at TRY 23,915 (USD…
Tenaris has been awarded a contract to supply line pipe, casing, coating and related services for the third phase of the Sakarya gas field project, operated by Turkiye Petrolleri Anonim Ortakligi (TPAO) in the…
Turkish steelmaker Kardemir has launched a new billet sales round, lowering prices by USD 5 per ton compared with its previous offers issued on January 7, 2026. Under the latest offer, the company's S235JR billets are…
Turkish steel producer Koc Metalurji announced a temporary production shutdown at its steel mill in Osmaniye as part of planned maintenance and efficiency improvement works. The shutdown is scheduled to last around 15…
Turkey's construction sector confidence index rose 1.5pct month on month to 85.7 in January 2026, according to data from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK), although the reading remains below the optimism…
Turkey's imported scrap market remained firm but largely sideways this week, with prices assessed unchanged at USD 370-375 per ton CFR, as tight supply conditions offset cautious buying by Turkish steel mills. Scrap…
Turkey's crude steel production reached 38.1 mln tons in 2025, up 3.3pct YoY, according to data from the Turkish Steel Producers' Association (TCUD). Billet production increased 6.1pct to 24.2 mln tons, while slab…
Turkey's leading steel producer Kardemir has lowered prices for steel sections, according to its latest price list. Prices for IPE-NPU sections in sizes 180-550 mm were reduced by USD 10-15 per ton to USD 665-750 per…
Tosyali Holding chief executive Fuat Tosyali said the European Union should reassess its steel import quota regime to allow greater access for low-emission, upstream producers, including Turkey and Algeria, arguing this…
Turkey exported around 2.65 mln tons of HRC in the first eleven months of 2025, up 27pct YoY, according to data from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK). Italy was the largest destination, importing 773,400 tons…
Voestalpine has secured its largest-ever order for high-bay warehousing systems, winning a EUR 41 mln (USD 47.7 mln) contract for a major logistics hub in Istanbul, according to the company. The project involves…
Turkey's imported scrap prices firmed this week, with assessments rising to around USD 370-375 per ton CFR, compared with USD 370 per ton previously. The uptick came despite subdued buying activity, as sellers…
The global scrap steel market is entering 2026 facing continued uncertainty, as subdued steel demand, record Chinese steel exports and slower-than-expected decarbonization efforts weighed on scrap consumption and prices…
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