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BMS Birlesik (BMS Wire), a leading Turkish producer of galvanized steel wire, announced that its board of directors has approved an investment in two wire drawing machines, according to a stock exchange filing. Based on…
Turkish steelmaker Kardemir has secured the operating rights for 11 mining sites, according to a stock exchange filing. The mining sites, located in Balikesir, Kutahya, Sivas, and Kirikkale, were awarded through tenders…
Turkey's welded steel pipe exports increased by 11.6pct in the first eight months of 2024, totaling approximately 1.33 mln tons compared to the same period last year. Romania emerged as Turkey's largest market, with…
Turkey's scrap import prices fell this week due to weakening demand for Turkish finished steel. Scrap import prices are now assessed at USD 365-370 per ton CFR, down from USD 385-390 per ton CFR last week. Last week's…
Turkey's Kocaer Steel was recently recognized by ResponsibleSteel, a global initiative focused on socially and environmentally responsible, net-zero steel production. The company is committed to supporting Turkey's 2053…
Turkey imported about 879,000 tons of pig iron in the first eight months of 2024, a 1.7pct decrease compared to the same period last year, according to the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK). Russia remained Turkey's…
Erdemir is set to achieve a milestone in the Turkish steel industry with its upcoming hydrogen injection trial at its first blast furnace, a key step in its green steel transformation. In alignment with its goal of…
YC Inox TR Celik has begun manufacturing EN 10357 stainless steel sanitary tubes, which are used in the food, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries. YC Inox's plant is now the only pipe manufacturer in the country…
Turkish steel producer Kardemir has secured a new rail export contract in Algeria, according to a stock exchange filing. The deal is valued at USD 11.2 mln, with delivery set to be completed within three months of the…
In August 2024, Turkey's HR steel exports reached approximately 229,000 tons, marking a significant YoY increase of 90pct, although this represents a 32pct decline from the previous month, according to data from the…
Turkey's scrap import prices surged this week as Turkish steel mills continued to secure more cargoes to replenish inventories, driven by improved steel demand. Scrap prices rose to USD 385-390 per ton CFR, up from USD…
Turkey's Ministry of Commerce has imposed definitive anti-dumping duties on HRC imports, both alloyed and non-alloyed, from China, India, Japan, and Russia, according to an official gazette notification. The…
Turkey imported around 1.86 mln tons of semi-finished steel in the first eight months of this year, a 25pct decrease compared to the same period last year, according to the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK). Russia…
Turkish steel producer Kardemir has raised its billet prices by USD 20 per ton, according to the latest price list. The new price for S235JR grade billets is USD 550 per ton EXW, while B420 grade billets are priced at…
Turkish steel producer Kardemir has announced updated rebar and wire rod prices in its latest price list. The company is now offering rebar (12-32 mm) at TRY 22,000 (USD 642) per ton, up from TRY 21,500 (USD 628) per…
Turkey's HRC imports approximately 2.44 mln tons in the first eight months of this year, a decline of nearly 20pct compared to the same period last year, according to the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK). China was…
Turkey's wire rod exports reached approximately 610,000 tons in the first eight months of this year, representing a significant increase of nearly 68pct YoY, according to the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK)…
In August 2024, Turkey's rebar exports amounted to approximately 305,000 tons, reflecting a month-on-month decline of over 8pct and a YoY decrease of nearly 18pct, according to data from the Turkish Statistical…
Turkey's scrap import prices surged this week, driven by improved market sentiment and a positive outlook following the rise in Chinese steel prices. Scrap prices were assessed at USD 380-385 per ton CFR, up from USD…
Turkish pipe manufacturer Erciyas Celik Boru announced that its subsidiary, Erciyas Tech Ventures Technology Investments Inc., in which it holds a 55pct stake, has partnered with Cimtas Advanced Technology Solutions…
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