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Turkish steelmaker Kardemir has launched a new sales round for rebar and wire rod, releasing updated prices in its latest list. Rebar is now offered at TRY 23,365 per ton (USD 560), up from TRY 22,475 per ton (USD 544)…
Turkey exported around 2.6 mln tons of rebar in the first eight months of 2025, marking a 21pct YoY increase, according to data from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK). Yemen remained the top destination for…
Turkey imported around 12.2mln tons of scrap in January-August 2025, marking a 9pct YoY decline, according to data from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK). The United States remained Turkey's largest supplier with…
Hascelik has inaugurated a new sustainability-focused melt shop in the Bilecik Osmaneli Organized Industrial Zone, backed by an investment of USD 175 mln. The plant will produce specialty steel for the automotive…
Turkish steelmaker Kardemir has raised its wire rod prices by USD 10 per ton, according to its recent price list. The company is offering 5.5 mm SAE 1006 grade at USD 590 per ton EXW, while 5.5 mm SAE 1008-1010 grades…
Turkey's imported scrap prices rose this week to USD 340-345 per ton CFR, up from USD 335-340 per ton CFR last week, supported by higher freight and collection costs. However, buying sentiment remains weak as mills…
Turkish billet producer Vertra Steel has begun operations at its new automated, environmentally friendly plant in the Ceyhan Organized Industrial Zone, Adana. The facility, with an annual capacity of 800,000 tons, is…
Turkey exported 10 mln tons of steel in the first eight months of 2025, up nearly 13pct YoY, according to the Turkish Steel Producers' Association (TCUD). Export revenues increased 4.4pct to USD 6.8 bln. In August…
Turkish and Pakistani pipe producers are facing an administrative review by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) on welded pipe imports. The review will reassess normal values and export prices for certain carbon…
Turkey's scrap import prices moved up this week, supported by higher freight and collection costs. Prices were assessed at USD 335-340 per ton CFR, compared with USD 330-335 per ton CFR last week. Turkish steel mills…
Turkish steelmaker Kardemir has released its sales allocation plan for Q4 2025, adjusting its product mix by cutting billet allocations while increasing profile volumes, compared to the previous quarter. Rebar and wire…
Turkish steelmaker Kardemir has launched a new billet sales round, keeping prices unchanged from its September 3, 2025, announcement. The company is offering S235JR grade billets at USD 492 per ton EXW and B420 grade…
Turkey imported approximately 5.75 mln tons of iron ore in the first seven months of 2025, marking a 14pct decline compared to the same period last year, according to data from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK)…
Turkish steelmaker Isik Celik has commissioned a new medium section rolling mill at its Karabuk facility, equipment supplier Germaksan & Germuhendislik said. The launch followed successful hot tests, with parent company…
Oyak Group General Manager and Erdemir Chairman Murat Yalcintas welcomed recent changes to Turkey's Inward Processing Regime (DIR), calling them a positive step for the domestic steel industry. The Ministry of Trade's…
Turkey exported around 579,700 tons of wire rod in the first seven months of 2025, a 1.2pct YoY increase, according to data from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK). Romania was the top buyer with 221,300 tons…
Turkey's scrap import prices fell this week, pressured by weak steel demand. Prices were assessed at USD 330-335 per ton CFR, down from USD 335-345 per ton CFR last week. Buying activity remains subdued, with mills…
Turkey imported 1.4 mln tons of pig iron in the first seven months of 2025, up 61pct YoY, according to data from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK). Russia remained the dominant supplier with 1 mln tons, followed…
Turkish steel producer, Cemtas Celik Makina Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S. has unveiled plans to invest in a new 37 MWe land-based solar power plant across three sites in the Derik district of Mardin province, aiming to cut…
Turkey imported 643,700 tons of CRC in the first seven months of 2025, a sharp 52pct increase on YoY basis, according to data from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK). South Korea was the leading supplier with…
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