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BMS Birlesik (BMS Wire), a leading Turkish producer of galvanized steel wire, has announced that its solar power project has been approved by the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources-TEDAS 14th Regional Directorate…
Turkish steelmaker Kardemir Celik (Kar-Demir) has reduced energy consumption in billet production by 15-30pct using the Furnace Energy Saving System & Continuous Charging (FESCON) technology at its Aliaga meltshop…
Turkey's iron ore imports reached approximately 8.8 mln tons in the first ten months of 2024, marking a 22pct increase compared to the same period last year, according to the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK). Brazil…
Scrap import prices remained steady this week, assessed at USD 345-350 per ton CFR, as holiday-related slowdowns dampened buying activity. The Christmas and New Year holidays kept scrap trading quiet, with limited…
Turkish steelmaker Kardemir has announced its sales allocation plan for the first quarter of 2025. The company plans to reduce allocations for billets and rebar compared to the previous quarter, while increasing…
Turkey imported around 1.1 mln tons of pig iron in the first ten months of 2024, reflecting a 6.6pct decline compared to the same period in 2023, according to data from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK). Russia…
Turkey's Ministry of Commerce has initiated an antidumping investigation into imports of cold-rolled, galvanized, and painted coils from China and South Korea, according to an announcement published in the Turkish…
Scrap import prices remained stable this week, assessed at USD 345-350 per ton CFR. Sellers maintained firm pricing, citing reduced scrap collection during the winter season, while Turkish steel mills exercised caution…
Turkey exported nearly 1.7 mln tons of welded steel pipes in the first ten months of 2024, marking an 8pct increase compared to the same period last year, according to the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK). In…
Turkish modular construction company Karmod has launched the fourth phase of its steel housing project in Dijon, France, according to a statement. Ziya Yanik, Karmod's foreign trade manager, highlighted the company's…
Turkish steel producer Kardemir has significantly lowered wire rod prices by USD 35 per ton compared to its November 13, 2024, price list. The updated price for 5.5 mm SAE 1006 grade wire rod is now USD 600 per ton EXW…
Turkey's CRC imports totaled approximately 630,000 tons in the first ten months of 2024, marking a 19pct decline compared to the same period in 2023, according to data from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK)…
Turkish steel producer Cemtas Celik has announced plans to strengthen its export activities in Europe by opening a new branch office in Germany. The decision was approved by the company's board of directors. According…
Turkish manufacturer Karmod has announced the export of stainless steel water storage tanks with a combined capacity of 220,000 liters to Iraq. The shipment included 22 tanks, each with a capacity of 10,000 liters…
Turkey's scrap import prices surged this week, driven by firm domestic rebar demand and limited scrap supply. Prices were assessed at USD 345-350 per ton CFR, up from USD 335-340 per ton CFR last week. A recent accident…
Turkish steel producer Kardemir has raised its billet prices by USD 5 per ton, as per its latest price list. The updated price for S235JR grade billets is now USD 500 per ton EXW, while B420 grade billets are priced at…
Colakoglu Metalurji A.S. has placed an order with ABB for an ArcSave electromagnetic stirrer (EMS) to be installed on one of the world's largest electric arc furnaces (EAF). This project marks a significant step forward…
Turkey's imports of billets and blooms increased by over 5pct YoY in the first ten months of 2024, according to data from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK). During the January-October period, Turkey imported 2.8…
Turkish steelmaker Kardemir has reduced its rebar prices in its latest update. The company is now offering 12-32 mm rebar at TRY 19,850 (USD 570) per ton EXW, down from the previous price of TRY 20,415 (USD 591) per ton…
Turkey's rebar exports fell by 1.6pct YoY to 2.76 mln tons in the first ten months of 2024, according to data from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK). During the January-October period, Yemen was the largest…
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