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Turkey's leading steel producer, Kardemir, has announced updated pricing for its steel sections, reflecting a downward adjustment across several product categories. The company has reduced prices for IPE-NPU sections…
Turkey exported approximately 386,000 tons of HRC in the first two months of 2025, marking a 40pct increase compared to the same period last year, according to data from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK). Italy…
Turkish pipe manufacturer Erciyas Celik Boru has secured a USD 12.2 mln order for the Afsin-Elbistan Thermal Power Plant, Turkey's largest thermal power project, the company announced in a stock exchange filing. As part…
Turkish steelmaker Kardemir has launched a new sales round for billet and wire rod, according to its latest price list. Billet prices remain unchanged from the previous list issued on March 13, 2025. S235JR grade…
Turkey exported 768,200 tons of rebar in the first two months of 2024, up 36pct YoY, according to data from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK). Yemen was the top importer during this period, receiving 228,300…
Turkey imported 3 mln tons of scrap in the first two months of 2025, marking a YoY decline of nearly 13pct, according to data from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK). The Netherlands emerged as the leading…
Turkey's scrap import prices held steady this week at USD 380 per ton CFR, as buying activity was minimal due to the Eid holidays in the first half of the week. Turkish steel mills took a cautious approach, monitoring…
Turkey's HRC exports rose nearly 11pct YoY in January 2025, reaching approximately 124,000 tons, according to the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK). Greece was the top importer, receiving 24,000 tons, followed by…
Turkey's steel exports rose by nearly 12pct YoY in the first two months of 2025, reaching 2.3 mln tons. The export value also saw a modest increase of 2.8pct, totaling USD 1.5 bln, according to the Turkish Steel…
Turkish long steel producer Yesilyurt Demir Celik has been recognized by ResponsibleSteel, a global initiative promoting socially and environmentally responsible, net-zero steel production. The company stated that…
Turkey's scrap import prices held steady this week at USD 380 per ton CFR, as upcoming Eid holidays and ongoing political uncertainty kept Turkish steel mills on the sidelines. The political unrest from last week…
Turkish pipe manufacturer Erciyas Celik Boru has secured a USD 32.5 mln pipe order for the third phase of a major container port expansion project in the Adriatic Sea, the company announced in a stock exchange filing…
Turkish steel producer Kardemir has announced its sales allocation plan for Q2 2025, increasing allocations for billets, wire rod, and profiles while reducing rebar supply compared to the previous quarter. According to…
Chinese steelmaker Yongjin Technology Group and its partners will invest over USD 250 mln to establish a stainless steel plant in Turkey, aiming to meet local and European demand, according to media reports. The new…
Turkey's scrap import market faced uncertainty as mid-week political unrest sent the lira to a record low. Scrap import prices were assessed at USD 380 per ton CFR, compared to USD 370-380 per ton CFR earlier. Earlier…
Turkey's HRC imports reached approximately 425,600 tons in January 2025, marking a 2pct increase compared to the same month last year, according to the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK). The HRC imports into Turkey…
Tatcelik has appointed Tolga Yalgi as General Manager and Chairman of the Executive Board, effective February 24, to drive its innovation-focused vision. Yalgi has extensive experience in the automotive industry. He…
Turkey's rebar exports soared to 415,600 tons in the latest reporting period, marking a significant increase of over 55pct YoY, according to data from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK). Month-on-month, exports…
Turkish steel producer Colakoglu Metalurji has joined the Global Steel Climate Council (GSCC), a platform driving the industry's transition to net-zero emissions by 2050 and promoting low-carbon steel production. This…
Turkish steel manufacturer Kocaer Celik reported a sharp decline in net profit for 2024. In a stock exchange filing, the company announced a net profit of TRY 83.12 mln (USD 2.26 mln), a significant drop from TRY 1.7…
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