scrap import

More and more countries recognize scrap as a strategic raw material and limit exports

Thus, the country took first place in the global ranking of scrap metal importers

In January-June, the total volume of imported supplies of raw materials to Turkish consumers decreased by 22.9% y/y

The export of raw materials from the country decreased by 14% in annual terms in 5 months

In January-May, the total volume of import deliveries to Turkish consumers decreased by 22.8% y/y

Domestic supplies of raw materials to steel plants for May 2023 fell by 37.8% m/m

Domestic shortage of scrap in the country holds back the expansion of steel production in EAF

Domestic deliveries of raw materials to steel mills fell by 2.7% m/m in April 2023

Domestic supplies of raw materials to steel plants for March 2023 increased by 23.6% m/m

Domestic supplies of scrap to steel plants for February 2023 increased by 43.3% m/m

During the month, Turkish steelmakers imported 1.36 million tons of raw materials

The country has high standards for imported scrap metal