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Turkey exported approximately 413,400 tons of wire rod in the first five months of 2025, down 4pct YoY, according to data from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK). Romania was the largest importer during this…
Turkey's imported scrap market saw a slight uptick this week, even as sluggish finished steel sales slowed buying activity. Current import offers are assessed at USD 340-345 per ton CFR, up slightly from last week's USD…
Turkey exported around 1.72 mln tons of rebar during the first five months of 2025, up 26pct YoY, according to the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK). Yemen was the largest buyer, importing 334,500 tons of Turkish…
Turkish steel producer Kardemir has issued updated prices for wire rod and rebar, according to its latest price list. The company reduced wire rod prices by USD 10 per ton compared to the last week of June. It is now…
Borusan Pipe's U.S. subsidiary, Borusan Berg Pipe, has launched a major expansion project at its plant in Panama City, Florida, aimed at significantly boosting its production capacity and product range to meet growing…
Turkey exported approximately 1.3 mln tons of HRC between January and May 2025, a 52pct increase YoY, according to data from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK). Italy emerged as the leading importer, purchasing…
Turkey's scrap import prices came under pressure this week, as sluggish finished steel sales kept mills cautious. Current import offers are assessed in the range of USD 335-345 per ton CFR, as compared to USD 345 per…
Turkey imported 8.2 mln tons of scrap between January and May 2025, marking a 5.3pct decline YoY, according to data from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK). The Netherlands remained Turkey's top scrap supplier…
Turkey's leading steelmaker, Kardemir, has announced updated pricing for its steel sections. According to the latest price list, IPE-NPU sections (sizes 180-550 mm) are now offered at USD 680-760 per ton EXW, compared…
Turkish steel producer Siddik Kardesler Haddecilik has filed for bankruptcy protection with the Istanbul Anatolian 2nd Commercial Court, which has granted the company a three-month temporary protection period, according…
Turkey exported around 582,000 tons of welded steel pipes in the first four months of 2025, reflecting a 9pct YoY decline, according to data from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK). Romania remained the top…
Turkish steelmaker Kardemir has reduced its billet prices by USD 10 per ton, according to its latest price list, compared to the levels announced on June 11, 2025. As per the updated pricing, S235JR grade billets are…
Turkey's steel exports rose 18pct YoY in the first five months of 2025, reaching 6.3 mln tons, according to the Turkish Steel Producers' Association (TCUD). Export value also increased by nearly 8pct to USD 4.3 bln. In…
Turkish steelmaker Kardemir has announced its sales allocation plan for the third quarter of 2025, shifting its product mix by reducing allocations for billets and profiles, while increasing the supply of rebar and wire…
Turkey's steel sector exported USD 1.5 bln worth of products in May, marking a 3.6pct YoY increase and contributing significantly to the country's USD 2.7 bln in combined steel and non-ferrous metals exports, which…
Turkish steelmaker Kardemir has kept its wire rod prices unchanged, according to its latest price list. The company maintained prices at USD 590 per ton EXW for 5.5 mm SAE 1006 grade and USD 580 per ton EXW for 5.5 mm…
Turkey imported around 700,000 tons of pig iron during the first four months of 2025, a 26pct rise compared to the same period last year, according to data from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK). Russia remained…
Turkey's statistical agency TUIK reported that the construction sector confidence index fell by 1.7pct in June 2025 to 86.9 compared to the previous month. Meanwhile, the retail trade sector saw a 2.5pct increase in its…
Turkey's Ministry of Commerce has extended anti-dumping duties on imports of stainless steel tubes and hollow sections from China and Taiwan, following a review to assess the need for continuing the measures. The…
Turkish pipe manufacturer Borusan has announced a strategic investment initiative to upgrade its manufacturing infrastructure in Turkey, aligning with its long-term goals of sustainable growth, profitability, and…
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