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The EU has approved new safeguard measures on steel imports

Masha Malonog — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:22:11 +0000

On 8 June, the Council of the European Union adopted a regulation establishing a new system to protect the bloc’s steel market. This is stated in a press release from the institution. The new rules will replace the EU’s current safeguard measures, which are due to expire on 30 June this year. “By adopting this […]

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Yulia Proskurova: The combined impact of the new quotas and the CBAM could destroy Ukraine’s steel industry

Masha Malonog — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 06:36:19 +0000

The CBAM and the EU’s new safeguard quota system are hitting Ukraine’s steel industry from two sides at once. ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih—the country’s largest steel producer—has already lost 300,000 tons of European orders in the first quarter of 2026 alone. In the worst-case scenario, the total losses of Ukrainian exporters could exceed $1 billion per […]

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The UK has announced the details of the transition period for steel safeguard measures

Masha Malonog — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:15:18 +0000

The UK Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has published details of a transitional phase designed to mitigate the impact of the new steel import quotas, which come into force on 1 July. In addition, the department has stated that steel imports from Ukraine will continue to be exempt from UK tariff quotas. This is […]

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Canada will extend its tariffs on steel and aluminium imports for a further year

Masha Malonog — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:46:57 +0000

Canada will extend tariff rate quotas (TRQs) and preferential tariffs on imports of certain types of steel and aluminium from the US for a further year. This was announced by the country’s Finance Minister, François-Philippe Champagne, according to a government statement. He cited the need to protect workers in the sector from global excess production […]

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India may reduce tariff concessions for the UK due to steel tariffs

Masha Malonog — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:05:08 +0000

India may reconsider its tariff concessions under the free trade agreement with the United Kingdom if its steel exports are not exempted from the proposed British safeguard duties. This was reported by Bloomberg, citing a senior Indian government official. India is concerned about the UK’s new steel safeguard measures, which call for a sharp reduction […]

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Ukraine should be exempted from steel quotas under the EU’s new trade measure – Luca Zanotti

Masha Malonog — Fri, 29 May 2026 11:15:04 +0000

Luca Zanotti, CEO of the Ukrainian industrial company Interpipe, believes that Ukraine should be exempted from steel quotas under the EU’s new trade measures. “We are not just looking for diplomacy,” he said during a video interview with the American publication Politico, noting that the three main EU institutions have agreed that Ukraine is a […]

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China is negotiating with the EU regarding the bloc’s new restrictions on steel imports

Masha Malonog — Fri, 29 May 2026 07:15:52 +0000

China is negotiating with the European Union within the framework of the World Trade Organization regarding the bloc’s new steel import restrictions scheduled to take effect on July 1. This was stated by He Yadong, a spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Commerce, according to the Global Times. According to him, the EU’s actions are […]

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New EU quota system will reduce Turkey’s share of the European market – TCUD

Masha Malonog — Fri, 22 May 2026 10:50:34 +0000

The EU’s new quota system will reduce Turkey’s share of the European market. This was stated by Veysel Yayan, Secretary General of the Turkish Steel Producers’ Association (TCUD), in an interview with Bloomberg HT. He called this move incompatible with the spirit of the Customs Union. In addition, Yayan added that Turkey must now seriously […]

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EU trade restrictions could bring steel exports from Ukraine to a complete halt

Masha Malonog — Fri, 22 May 2026 08:49:31 +0000

The Ukrainian steel industry is one of the few sectors that, despite the war, has maintained its production capacity and market position abroad. However, it now finds itself at the epicenter of global protectionism, and the threats on this front are no less serious than those on the front lines. The introduction of CBAM, a […]

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The United Kingdom is negotiating with the EU regarding an exemption from steel import quotas

Masha Malonog — Thu, 21 May 2026 10:59:00 +0000

British Trade Minister Chris Bryant described negotiations with the EU regarding the UK’s exemption from the bloc’s upcoming steel import restrictions as productive, according to Euronews. He hinted that the British government is close to reaching a steel agreement with the EU that would allow both sides to avoid trade restrictions imposed to protect local […]

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EU quotas for ferroalloy imports were not exhausted in February–May

Masha Malonog — Wed, 20 May 2026 14:32:33 +0000

EU import quotas for ferroalloys were not fully utilized during the second quarter of the protective measures in effect for these products (February 18–May 17, 2026). Kevin Fowkes, a senior consultant at AlloyMetrics, notes this trend, citing current Eurostat data. However, consumption volumes for all product types exceeded the figures for the first quarter of […]

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The EU’s plan to reduce steel import quotas will significantly harm Ukraine – FT

Masha Malonog — Mon, 18 May 2026 12:23:50 +0000

Ukrainian steel producers and officials warn that the EU’s plan to halve steel import quotas will harm Ukraine, which is trying to fund its defense amid Russian aggression. This is reported in an article by the Financial Times. In particular, Oleksandr Vodoviz, head of the office of the CEO of Metinvest, warned that the EU’s […]

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The EU has reached an agreement on new protective measures for steel

Masha Malonog — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:32:17 +0000

Negotiators from the European Parliament and the European Council have reached a political agreement on new safeguard measures regarding steel imports to counter the negative effects of global overcapacity. This is stated in a press release from the European Parliament. The preliminary agreement provides for: the introduction of lower steel import quotas—limiting duty-free steel imports […]

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The European Commission has closed a loophole in the import quotas for rebar

Masha Malonog — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:30:11 +0000

The European Commission has published an implementing regulation clarifying the classification of fittings under the current steel safeguard regime. This is stated in a press release from the institution. The document includes changes to the classification of products under the tariff quota (TRQ) system applied to imports of certain steel products into the EU. Under […]

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The United Kingdom will significantly reduce steel import quotas

Masha Malonog — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:06:24 +0000

The British government has announced its new strategy to protect the steel industry, according to The Guardian. The country’s Minister for Business and Trade, Peter Kyle, announced the new protective measures during a visit to the Tata Steel plant in Port Talbot. Starting July 1 of this year, steel import quotas will be reduced by […]

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The EU should abolish steel quotas for countries with environmentally sustainable production – Fuat Tosyalı

Masha Malonog — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 09:23:05 +0000

Fuat Tosyali, chairman of the board of Turkish Tosyali Holding, called on the European Union to abolish steel import quotas for countries with environmentally sustainable production, such as Turkey and Algeria. He made this statement on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, according to Daily Sabah. Tosyalı believes that the EU should […]

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Bosnia and Herzegovina concerned about Serbian quotas on steel imports

Masha Malonog — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 12:20:41 +0000

The Foreign Trade Chamber of Bosnia and Herzegovina (VTKBiH) has called on the authorities to lodge a complaint with Serbia and the joint committee of the Central European Free Trade Agreement (CEFTA) regarding new Serbian quotas on steel imports. This was reported by N1. According to the organization, the decision affects Bosnian exports of ribbed […]

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Serbia introduces import quotas on certain steel products

Masha Malonog — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 09:14:01 +0000

Serbia has introduced a six-month import quota scheme for certain products in accordance with a government decree that came into force on January 1, 2026. This was reported by SteelRadar. The temporary quota regime applies to imports of certain ferrous metallurgy products, as well as Portland cement, to support market stability in strategic sectors. Supplies […]

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The UK government must speed up its response to the EC’s proposals – Tata Steel UK

Masha Malonog — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 10:03:32 +0000

The UK government must speed up its response to the European Union’s recent tariff proposals. This opinion was expressed by Rajesh Nair, CEO of Tata Steel UK, at a recent meeting of the Welsh Parliament’s Committee on Economy, Trade and Rural Affairs, according to the BBC. He warned that the trade situation is becoming increasingly […]

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Defensive play: how the steel market is reacting to the EC’s proposal

Masha Malonog — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 08:52:23 +0000

On October 7, the European Commission (EC) presented a proposal to protect the EU steel industry – new protective measures to replace the current ones, which expire in June 2026. The steps, which were announced in advance, were supported by European steelmakers, but they are causing concern among the bloc’s trading partners. What is being […]

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The EC has introduced significant strengthening of protective measures on steel imports

Masha Malonog — Wed, 08 Oct 2025 08:27:34 +0000

On October 7, the European Commission (EC) presented a proposal to protect the EU steel industry from the unfair impact of global overcapacity. This is stated in the institution’s announcement. The EC proposes: to limit duty-free imports to 18.3 million tons per year, which is a 47% reduction compared to the 2024 steel quotas; to […]

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JSW Steel seeks to increase its coke import quotas to cover shortages

Masha Malonog — Sun, 10 Aug 2025 05:13:32 +0000

India’s largest steelmaker JSW Steel has called on the government to increase the company’s quotas for imports of low-ash metallurgical coke to overcome the shortage. Reuters reports, citing sources. At the end of July, according to insiders, JSW Steel executives met with officials from the Federal Ministry of Commerce. They urged government officials to increase […]

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Canada strengthens the system of tariff quotas for steel imports

Masha Malonog — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 11:27:35 +0000

Canada is strengthening its steel import tariff quota system to mitigate the impact of US tariffs on its steel industry. The relevant measures were announced on the Canadian government’s website. As noted, Canadian steel producers are export-oriented and therefore vulnerable to changes in international trade policy. In 2024, they exported just over 50% of their […]

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A number of countries have already exceeded their steel import quotas to the EU for Q3

Masha Malonog — Thu, 03 Jul 2025 14:24:41 +0000

With the start of the new quota period (July 1 to September 30), some EU import quotas allocated to certain countries and products have been exceeded, with 23 items affected, according to SteelData. Turkey was the most active, having already selected volumes within nine quotas for steel imports to the EU by July 2, in […]

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The UK tightens quotas on steel imports from Vietnam, South Korea, and Algeria

Masha Malonog — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 08:18:17 +0000

The UK plans to introduce tougher-than-expected restrictions on steel imports from Vietnam, South Korea, and Algeria. This move is intended to protect the national steel industry from the effects of the global trade conflict and the redirection of cheap products from other regions, Reuters reports. Despite previous recommendations from the Trade Remedies Authority (TRA), Trade […]

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EU adjusts safeguard measures for certain categories of steel

Masha Malonog — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 09:40:43 +0000

The European Union has officially notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of proposed adjustments to its safeguard measures on certain steel products. These adjustments represent a significant change in the bloc’s import policy, particularly with regard to products such as angles, shapes, and sections of iron or non-alloy steel (category 17). The changes are aimed […]

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Turkey exhausts a number of EU steel import quotas for Q2

Masha Malonog — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 08:32:38 +0000

Some countries have already exhausted part of the EU’s steel import quotas in the second quarter of this year for a number of items. This is reported by SteelOrbis. Thus, as of April 11, according to the EC, Turkey has exhausted its quotas for rebar (94,398 tons), wire rod (98,054 tons), hollow sections (83,949 tons) […]

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UK Steel has applied for review of overseas tariff quotas

Masha Malonog — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 11:41:16 +0000

UK Steel, a British industry association, has applied for a review of safeguard tariff quotas to the UK Trade Remedies Authority (TRA), citing changing market circumstances. This is stated in the message of the TRA. As noted, the agency has decided to examine this new evidence as part of its ongoing review of developing countries […]

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EU proposes to cut steel imports by 15% by tightening quotas – Reuters

Masha Malonog — Thu, 20 Mar 2025 09:19:21 +0000

The European Union will tighten quotas on steel imports to reduce the inflow of steel products by another 15% starting in April. This was stated by the Executive Vice President of the European Commission Stefan Sejourne, Reuters reports. In this way, the bloc seeks to prevent the European market from being flooded with cheap steel […]

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India may extend restrictions on coke imports

Masha Malonog — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 09:56:07 +0000

India may extend restrictions on imports of low-ash metallurgical coke to encourage steel mills to source this raw material from local suppliers. Reuters reports this with reference to sources. According to insiders, the reluctance of Indian steelmakers to buy these products from local producers may push the government to extend the restrictions beyond June this […]

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Steelmakers propose EC to consider monthly global hot-rolled steel quota – Argus

Masha Malonog — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 10:55:45 +0000

A global hot rolled coil (HRC) quota regulated on a monthly basis could be a viable option as part of the review of EU steel safeguards, according to the European Steel Association (EUROFER). This is reported by Argus.Media. According to the agency, the idea of a global quota was proposed to the European Commission by […]

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EU import quotas for flat products should be cut by 50% – EUROFER

Masha Malonog — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 10:13:18 +0000

EUROFER, the European Steel Association, has appealed to the European Commission with a proposal to cut import quotas on flat products by 50%. This will help to create a better balance between domestic production and imports, ArgusMedia reports, citing a statement from the association. The request was filed on January 10, 2025, as part of […]

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Turkey exhausts part of its steel import quotas to the EU for Q1

Masha Malonog — Mon, 13 Jan 2025 11:36:21 +0000

In the first ten days of January, Turkey exhausted part of the EU’s import quotas for its steel products for the new quota period (January 1 – March 31). This is reported by SteelOrbis. Turkey has already exceeded its quotas for organic coated sheets (15,543 tons) and hollow sections (97,299 tons). At the same time, […]

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UK divides import quota for hot-rolled steel

Masha Malonog — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 09:19:16 +0000

The UK government has approved the recommendation of the Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) to split the import quota (TRQ) for hot-rolled flat products and increase its volume. This is stated in the report of the agency. The TRA’s proposal was made public in August this year in response to Tata Steel’s plans to go green […]

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EC plans to review steel market protection against Asian HRC imports – Argus

Masha Malonog — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 07:29:02 +0000

The European Commission (EC) may soon initiate an anti-dumping investigation against some exporting countries that supply hot rolled coils (HRC) to the EU under the quota of “other countries”. ArgusMedia reports this with reference to numerous market sources. The quota for “other countries” has been filling up quite quickly in recent quarters after it was […]

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Brazil introduces import quotas on 11 types of steel products

Masha Malonog — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 09:54:58 +0000

The Brazilian government has decided to introduce a system of import quotas for 11 types of steel products. Supplies exceeding the quota will be subject to a 25% duty. The country is thus strengthening the protection of local steelmakers amid an influx of cheap steel from abroad, Reuters reports. According to the decision of the […]

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Italy introduced the possibility of refusing imports in case of quota exhaustion

Masha Malonog — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 10:55:19 +0000

The Italian Customs and Monopolies Agency has introduced a new experimental procedure for quotas opened since April 1, 2024, which provides for the possibility of refusing an import operation in case of exhaustion of quotas. This will allow avoiding payment of additional duties, according to the Italian AR. Until now, after submitting a customs declaration […]

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Exporting countries have almost exhausted EU quotas for the first quarter for some items

Masha Malonog — Tue, 26 Mar 2024 14:36:13 +0000

According to the European Commission, as the end of the current quota period (January-March) approaches, some of the import quotas for certain types of steel products are close to being exhausted, in particular long products, although consumption of these products in the EU is weak. This was reported by SteelOrbis. In particular, Türkiye has exhausted […]

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Turkiye exhausts part of its import quotas for steel products to the EU for the first quarter

Masha Malonog — Thu, 18 Jan 2024 10:27:18 +0000

Turkiye, China and India have already exhausted part of their import quotas for steel products for the quota period from January 1 to March 31, 2024. This is reported by SteelRadar with reference to EC data. Turkiye has already fully selected quotas for large welded pipes (25B) in the amount of 14.7 thousand tons, 93.75% […]

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European rolled steel producers may reduce production in the fourth quarter

Masha Malonog — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 14:20:03 +0000

In the fourth quarter of 2023, a further reduction in steelmaking capacity in the EU is expected – steel mills will try to restore the balance of supply on the market, which is now excessive, Fastmarkets reports. Flat steel prices in Europe have been under pressure in recent weeks as buyers held off on deals […]

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Exporting countries exhausted the EU quotas for the III quarter for some items

Masha Malonog — Tue, 26 Sep 2023 13:48:47 +0000

As the end of the current quota period (July-September) approached, the European quotas for some steel products, allocated to individual countries, were exceeded, and more than 90% of the volumes for certain steel were used. SteelOrbis informs about it. In particular, the quota for the third quarter was exceeded for hot-rolled coil (HRC) of alloyed […]

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EU expects imported rolled steel supplies of 0.6-1.2 million tons in the new quota period

Masha Malonog — Fri, 15 Sep 2023 10:12:49 +0000

European Union steel market participants expect the supply of imported rolled steel at the level of 0.6-1.2 million tons with the start of the new quota period – October 1, 2023. The quota for October-December is 933.74 thousand tons. Argus.Media reports about it. “Based on customs data from Japan, Taiwan, Vietnam and Egypt – the […]

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Exhaustion of import quotas for HRC in the EU will promote demand for local products

Masha Malonog — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 10:17:16 +0000

The near-critical exhaustion of the EU’s other countries import quota for hot-rolled coils (HRC) for the third quarter will boost demand for European products and may prompt EU producers to try to raise prices. Argus.Media writes about it. As of July 25, the remaining HRC quota in this sub-category was 12%, but 10% of imported […]

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European HRC importers actively use quotas for Q3

Masha Malonog — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 12:20:44 +0000

European importers of hot-rolled coil (HRC) are relatively quick to use quotas for the third quarter of 2023, reports Kallanish. According to the latest data collected by MCI for Eurometal, about 40% of the total quotas for hot-rolled coil imports in the period indicated have already been taken. In particular, two-thirds of HRC import quotas […]

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China has used more than 60% of the quotas for steel imports into the EU since July 1

Masha Malonog — Thu, 06 Jul 2023 13:20:39 +0000

With the beginning of the new quota period of the European Union (July 1 – September 30), as of July 4, 2023, China used more than 60% of the quotas for the import of certain types of steel products to European consumers. SteelOrbis reports about it. It is expected that the quotas for some types […]

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