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Photo – Iran has lifted temporary restrictions on steel exports
Iran has lifted temporary restrictions on steel exports

Slabs and flat steel products account for the lion's share of Iran's total steel exports

Photo – Iran has banned the export of slabs and flat-rolled products until the end of May
Iran has banned the export of slabs and flat-rolled products until the end of May

The decision was made following damage to steel mills during a dispute with the United States and Israel

Photo – Iran is losing its steel production capacity due to the conflict in the Middle East
Iran is losing its steel production capacity due to the conflict in the Middle East

Attacks by the U.S. and Israel are likely to reduce the production of semi-finished products in the country

Photo – The EU has reinstated sanctions against Iran, banning trade in steel and metals
The EU has reinstated sanctions against Iran, banning trade in steel and metals

The restrictions cover exports, imports, and financial transactions, with current contracts remaining in force until 2026

Photo – Iran increased the production of DRI by 5.8% y/y in the first half of 2023
Iran increased the production of DRI by 5.8% y/y in the first half of 2023

Steel production for 6 months of the Iranian year increased by 2.5% y/y

Photo – Iran has increased export duties on raw materials and semi-finished products
Iran has increased export duties on raw materials and semi-finished products

Export duty on billets and slabs increased to 2%, on iron ore – to 20%