Türkiye News — GMK Center https://gmk.center/en/tag/turkiye/ This is an informational-analytical, discussion platform Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:03:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://gmk.center/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/android-chrome-256x256-36x36.png Türkiye News — GMK Center https://gmk.center/en/tag/turkiye/ 32 32 <![CDATA[Turkey increased steel exports by 11.3% y/y in April]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/turkey-increased-its-steel-exports-by-11-3-y-y-in-april/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:02:11 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=124503 In April, Turkey increased its steel exports by 11.3% year-on-year to 1.3 million tonnes. The value of these exports rose by 9.3% year-on-year, reaching $885.5 million. This was reported by SteelOrbis, citing data from the Turkish Steel Producers’ Association (TCUD). However, aggregate figures for January–April indicate a slight decline in foreign trade: Total steel exports […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Billet prices rose by $10–20 per ton in regional markets in May]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/prices-for-raw-materials-rose-by-10-20-per-ton-in-regional-markets-in-may/ Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:01:10 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=124432 In most regional billet markets, prices rose slightly in May—by $10–20 per ton. The Gulf countries were an exception, where the war in the region created a unique market situation: prices fell from $518/t to $514/t. Overall, the global square billet market started the month on a positive note following the May holidays. However, by […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Prices on regional slab markets rose by $5–20 per ton in May]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/prices-on-regional-slab-markets-rose-by-5-20-per-ton-in-may/ Sun, 31 May 2026 06:10:46 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=124248 Prices continued to rise across all regional slab markets in May, with increases mostly ranging from $5 to $20 per ton. The reference export price for Brazilian slabs fell by $5 in May – to $600/t (FOB). This marked the first decline in eight months. Brazil According to SteelOrbis, the reference export price for Brazilian […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Brazilian pig iron average prices rose by $15 per ton in May]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/brazilian-pig-iron-average-prices-rose-by-15-per-ton-in-may/ Wed, 27 May 2026 09:20:37 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=124145 Average pig iron prices rose by $10–15 per ton in May across most regional markets. In one of the key markets—Brazil—average prices rose to $480/t last month from $465/t in April. Brazil Prices for Brazilian pig iron rose amid a shortage in the U.S. market and strong domestic demand. Additionally, there was a slight supply […]

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]]> <![CDATA[New EU quota system will reduce Turkey’s share of the European market – TCUD]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/new-eu-quota-system-will-reduce-turkey-s-share-of-the-european-market-tcud/ Fri, 22 May 2026 10:50:34 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=123972 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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]]> <![CDATA[Glencore begins scrap trade from the EU to Turkiye]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/glencore-begins-scrap-trade-from-the-eu-to-turkiye/ Thu, 14 May 2026 10:11:14 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=123660 Mining giant and trader Glencore is offering to ship scrap metal from a deep-water port in the EU to Turkiye in June. Many market participants view this as a significant structural shift in the global metals industry. This was reported by BigMint. This offer is being facilitated through a Baltic exporter. Although this supplier has […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Prices for oil and gas OCTG pipes in the US rose by $220 per ton in April]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/prices-for-oil-and-gas-octg-pipes-in-the-us-rose-by-220-per-ton-in-april/ Wed, 13 May 2026 07:19:50 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=123576 Regional pipe markets are showing mixed trends due to the specific nature of pipe products. By the end of April, prices for welded pipes in Turkey intended for construction purposes had practically stabilized, while quotations for oil and gas OCTG pipes in the U.S. rose by $220 to $2,274/ton. United States The average price of […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Kardemir increased steel production by 2.7% y/y in Q1]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/kardemir-increased-steel-production-by-2-7-y-y-in-q1/ Tue, 12 May 2026 07:53:31 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=123515 Turkish long-product manufacturer Kardemir increased its steel production by 2.7% year-over-year in the first quarter of this year, to 634,000 tons, and its pig iron production by 0.9% year-on-year, to 653,000 tons, according to SteelOrbis. At the same time, rolled steel sales for the same period fell by 11.6% year-on-year to 562,000 tons. During the […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Prices on regional slab markets rose by $15–20 per ton in April]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/prices-on-regional-slab-markets-rose-by-15-20-per-ton-in-april/ Sun, 10 May 2026 11:21:02 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=123430 Prices continued to rise across all regional slab markets in April, with increases mostly ranging from $15 to $20 per ton. The sharpest price increase was recorded in Japan, where average prices rose by $70 in April to $550/t. Brazil According to SteelOrbis, the reference export price for Brazilian slabs rose by $15 in April […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Average prices for pig iron in the Black Sea region rose by $8 per ton in April]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/average-prices-for-pig-iron-in-the-black-sea-region-rose-by-8-per-ton-in-april/ Wed, 06 May 2026 12:00:33 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=123345 Average pig iron prices remained stable in April in some regional markets, while in others they rose by up to $10 per ton. In one of the key markets—Brazil—average prices rose from $475/t to $483/t in April. Brazil Prices for Brazilian pig iron rose amid steady demand from both the U.S. and the EU. According […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Turkey increased steel production by 6.4% y/y in March]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/turkey-increased-steel-production-by-6-4-y-y-in-march/ Wed, 06 May 2026 09:35:43 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=123333 In March 2026, Turkey increased its steel production by 6.4% compared to the same month last year, reaching 3.3 million tons. This is according to data from the Turkish Steel Producers’ Association (TCUD). In the first quarter of 2026, steel production in the country rose by 5.3% year-on-year, reaching 9.7 million tons. Domestic consumption of […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Prices for billets rose by $10–15 per ton in regional markets in April]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/prices-for-billets-rose-by-10-15-per-ton-in-regional-markets-in-april/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:30:59 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=123107 In most regional markets for square billets, prices rose slightly in April—by $10–15 per ton. The exception was the Persian Gulf countries, where prices fell by $8 to $516/t (CFR), after average prices had previously surged by $79 per ton in March due to logistical issues stemming from the war in the region and a […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Turkish company Tosyali will begin producing automotive steel in Algeria]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/turkish-company-tosyali-will-begin-producing-automotive-steel-in-algeria/ Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:28:10 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=122788 Turkey’s Tosyali Holding is preparing to begin production of automotive steel in Algeria in the third quarter of this year, according to Türkiye Today. This move is part of the company’s ongoing $2.5 billion investment in the country. The company plans to expand its production capacity in Algeria by 3 million tons, which will allow […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Prices on regional slab markets rose by $15–20 per ton in the first half of April]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/prices-on-regional-slab-markets-rose-by-15-20-per-ton-in-the-first-half-of-april/ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:00:27 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=122626 In all regional slab markets, prices continued to rise in the first half of April, increasing by $15–20 per ton. The highest price was recorded in Brazil at $605/t (FOB). Brazil According to SteelOrbis, the reference export price for Brazilian slabs rose by $15 in the first half of April to $605/t (FOB), a two-year […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Prices for Turkish welded pipes rose by $60 per ton in March]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/prices-for-turkish-welded-pipes-rose-by-60-per-ton-in-march/ Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:00:48 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=122460 Regional pipe markets are showing mixed trends, reflecting the specific characteristics of pipe products. As of the end of March, prices for welded pipes in Turkey, which are largely intended for construction, rose by $60/t to $655/t, while prices for oil and gas OCTG pipes in the U.S. remained stable. Global market conditions According to […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Turkey imported 49,200 tons of raw materials from Ukraine in January-February]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/turkey-imported-49-200-tons-of-raw-materials-from-ukraine-in-january-february/ Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:13:34 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=122443 In January–February 2026, Turkey reduced its imports of semi-finished steel products from Ukraine by 2.6% to 49,230 metric tons. This was reported by SteelOrbis, citing preliminary data from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK). In February, shipments of Ukrainian semi-finished products to the Turkish market totaled 2,670 metric tons, compared to 29,910 metric tons in February […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Turkish steelmakers have an advantage in export markets thanks to semi-finished products from Russia]]> https://gmk.center/en/posts/turkish-steelmakers-have-an-advantage-in-export-markets-thanks-to-semi-finished-products-from-russia/ Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:37:11 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=posts&p=122414 The use of low-cost Russian semi-finished products has enabled Turkish steelmakers to reduce the production costs of their goods and boost exports to foreign markets, including Ukraine. Strategic advantage According to data from the Turkish Steel Producers Association (TCUD), in 2025, steel exports from Turkey had grown by 12.5% compared to 2024, reaching 15.1 million […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Prices for Brazilian pig iron rose by $25 per ton in March]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/prices-for-brazilian-pig-iron-rose-by-25-per-ton-in-march/ Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:52:54 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=122380 Average prices in most regional pig iron markets rose by $10–25/t in March. The increase in prices was partly driven by limited supply due to weather conditions in Brazil and rising prices on the global scrap market. At the same time, the pig iron market in Turkey is under pressure due to rising logistics costs […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Turkey’s Kardemir has commissioned CCM No. 2 with an annual capacity of 1.2 million tons]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/turkey-s-kardemir-has-commissioned-ccm-no-2-with-an-annual-capacity-of-1-2-million-tons/ Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:41:17 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=122320 On April 3, the Turkish steelmaker Kardemir commissioned its new Continuous Casting Machine (CCM) No. 2, according to SteelOrbis. The new CIG was supplied by the German SMS Group and has an annual production capacity of 1.2 million tons. The equipment is designed to produce semi-finished products of various sizes. This step is part of […]

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]]> <![CDATA[CBAM does not take into account the structure of steel production in Turkey – EDDMİB]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/cbam-does-not-take-into-account-the-structure-of-steel-production-in-turkey-eddmib/ Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:25:50 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=122309 The default emission values announced by the EU under the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) do not adequately reflect Turkey’s low-carbon production structure. This was emphasized by Yalçın Ertan, president of the Aegean Region Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Metals Exporters’ Association (EDDMİB), according to SteelRadar. The association believes the current approach undermines competitiveness and has called […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Electricity and gas rates have increased in Turkey since April 4]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/electricity-and-gas-rates-have-increased-in-turkey-since-april-4/ Mon, 06 Apr 2026 09:27:11 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=122292 New electricity and natural gas rates took effect in Turkey on April 4, 2026. This was announced in an official statement released on April 3. The government attributed the price adjustment to rising costs in electricity production and distribution, as well as to the updated wholesale gas prices announced by BOTAŞ. According to the report, […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Turkey decreased steel exports by 8.6% y/y in February]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/turkey-decreased-steel-exports-by-8-6-y-y-in-february/ Fri, 03 Apr 2026 09:48:34 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=122236 In February 2026, Turkey reduced its steel exports by 8.6% year-on-year, to 1.1 million tons. This is according to data from the Turkish Steel Producers’ Association (TCUD). The value of these exports for the period decreased by 9.2% year-on-year, to $714.8 million. In the first two months of 2026, steel exports from the country fell […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Billet prices rose by $10–40 per ton in March in regional markets]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/billet-prices-rose-by-10-40-per-ton-in-march-in-regional-markets/ Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:28:18 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=122168 In most regional markets for square billets, prices rose by $10–40 per ton in March. A record increase of $80 per ton—unprecedented in other markets—was recorded in the Gulf countries, at the epicenter of the conflict surrounding Iran. At the beginning of the month, due to the conflict in the Middle East, prices rose amid […]

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]]> <![CDATA[ANNOUNCEMENT: Green Steel Summit 2026]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/announcement-green-steel-summit-2026/ Tue, 31 Mar 2026 07:11:18 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=122088 The Green Steel Summit 2026 will take place on May 7 in Istanbul, Turkey. The event is organized by SteelData, an online portal providing statistics on the global and Turkish steel industry. The global steel industry is currently undergoing the most profound structural transformation in its history. With the introduction of the European CBAM and […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Prices on regional slab markets rose by $15–35 per ton in March]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/prices-on-regional-slab-markets-rose-by-15-35-per-ton-in-march/ Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:57:22 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=121876 All regional slab markets saw price increases of $15–35 per ton in March. This was driven by rising demand in the U.S., Europe, and Southeast Asia, as well as a supply shortage linked to the withdrawal of Iranian steel semi-finished products from the market. Brazil The most significant price increase over the 25 days of […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Turkey and the EU discussed the technical aspects of implementing the CBAM]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/turkey-and-the-eu-discussed-the-technical-aspects-of-implementing-the-cbam/ Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:18:37 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=121733 At a working group meeting held last week, Turkey and the European Union discussed, among other things, the technical aspects of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). This was reported by Hürriyet Daily News, citing the country’s Ministry of Trade. The meeting was co-chaired by Deputy Minister of Trade Mustafa Tuzcu and Gerasimos Thomas, Head […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Global pig iron prices rose by $5–20 per ton in the first half of March]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/global-pig-iron-prices-rose-by-5-20-per-ton-in-the-first-half-of-march/ Sun, 22 Mar 2026 12:00:57 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=121684 As of March 20, average prices on regional pig iron markets have risen by $5–20/t. The rise in prices is partly due to limited supply caused by weather conditions in Brazil: FOB prices reached $450/t. Meanwhile, the pig iron market in Turkey is under pressure due to rising freight costs and weak demand. Brazil Brazilian […]

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]]> <![CDATA[2025 year in review: Ukraine’s market for coated and galvanized steel]]> https://gmk.center/en/opinion/2025-year-in-review-ukraine-s-market-for-coated-and-galvanized-steel/ Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:44:40 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=opinion&p=121673 By the end of 2025, the Ukrainian markets for painted and galvanized rolled steel had shown varying degrees of growth; however, trends in domestic production and imports differed significantly. This was reported by Denis Risukhin, Director of Metipol, during his speech at a meeting of the Committee on Roofing, Facade Systems, and Light Gauge Steel […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Quotations for welded pipes in Turkey rose by $18 per ton in February]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/quotations-for-welded-pipes-in-turkey-rose-by-18-per-ton-in-february/ Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:34:25 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=121277 Regional pipe markets are experiencing mixed trends due to the specific nature of pipe products. At the end of February, prices for welded pipes in Turkey, which are largely intended for construction needs, rose by $18/t to $595/t, while oil and gas OCTG pipes in the US fell by $11/t – to $2053/t. USA Until […]

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]]> <![CDATA[The Made in Europe policy could strengthen the Turkish steel industry]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/the-made-in-europe-policy-could-strengthen-the-turkish-steel-industry/ Mon, 09 Mar 2026 13:35:08 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=121108 The EU’s «Made in Europe» requirement is expected to strengthen and consolidate Turkey’s strategic position in European production and logistics chains, particularly in the automotive and steel sectors. This was reported by the state agency Anadolu. It is expected that Turkey will be considered within the customs union under the Industrial Accelerator Law proposed by […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Ukraine has initiated an anti-dumping investigation into imports of welded pipes from Turkey]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/ukraine-has-initiated-an-anti-dumping-investigation-into-imports-of-welded-pipes-from-turkey/ Fri, 06 Mar 2026 10:34:31 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=121022 Ukraine has launched an anti-dumping investigation into imports of steel welded non-galvanized pipes originating in Turkey. This is stated in a report by the law firm Sayenko Kharenko. The decision to launch the investigation was made by the Interdepartmental Commission on International Trade (ICIT) following consideration of a complaint filed on behalf of a group […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Prices for billets fell by $5–10 per tonne on regional markets in February]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/prices-for-billets-fell-by-5-10-per-tonne-on-regional-markets-in-february/ Thu, 05 Mar 2026 14:51:00 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=120968 In February, regional markets for square billets mostly saw a slight decline in prices of $5–10 per ton. At the beginning of the month, several regional markets saw active trading, but price changes were minimal. In the middle of the period, prices remained stable, although negative expectations prevailed in the market due to the lull […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Turkey increased scrap imports by 15.4% y/y in January]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/turkey-increased-scrap-imports-by-15-4-y-y-in-january/ Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:40:33 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=120972 In January 2026, Turkey increased its scrap imports by 15.4% year-on-year – to 1.7 million tons, according to SteelOrbis, citing data from the Turkish Statistical Institute. Compared to December 2025, this figure decreased by 1.2%. The value of these imports amounted to $635.43 million, which is 1.7% more than in the previous month and 14.7% […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Turkey reduced steel exports by 18.4% y/y in January]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/turkey-reduced-steel-exports-by-18-4-y-y-in-january/ Mon, 02 Mar 2026 08:08:30 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=120781 In January of this year, Turkey reduced its steel exports by 18.4% year-on-year, to 911,800 tons. This was reported by SteelOrbis, citing data from the Turkish Steel Producers Association (TCUD). The value of these exports decreased by 21.2% y/y – to $600.1 million. Exports of flat and long products in January 2026 amounted to 315.9 […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Turkish steelmakers to focus on nearby markets – ÇİB]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/turkish-steelmakers-to-focus-on-nearby-markets-cib/ Fri, 20 Feb 2026 12:47:29 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=120411 Turkey’s steel sector has changed its growth strategy due to the global market downturn and increased protectionist measures. This was announced by Adnan Aslan, chairman of the board of the Steel Exporters Association (ÇİB). According to the industry association, steel exports from the country reached 19.43 million tons last year, with a total value of […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Turkey’s Erdemir Group produced 8.1 million tons of steel in 2025]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/turkey-s-erdemir-group-produced-8-1-million-tons-of-steel-in-2025/ Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:14:15 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=120360 Turkish steel producer Erdemir Group produced 8.1 million tons of steel in 2025, according to the company’s annual report. Steel production at the Ereğli plant fell by 20.2% year-on-year to 2.6 million tons last year, while production at the Iskenderun plant increased by 3.8% year-on-year to 5.5 million tons. Capacity utilization for the period decreased […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Global scrap prices have been showing positive dynamics since the beginning of the year]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/global-scrap-prices-have-been-showing-positive-dynamics-since-the-beginning-of-the-year/ Wed, 18 Feb 2026 10:19:05 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=120277 The global scrap market has been growing since the beginning of 2026. Raw material prices increased by 1.5-13.0% between December 26, 2025, and February 13, 2026, depending on the region. The most positive dynamics are observed in the European market. Turkey On the Turkish market, prices for HMS 1&2 80:20 scrap have risen by 1.5% […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Reference prices for Brazilian slab rose by $30 per ton in January]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/reference-prices-for-brazilian-slab-rose-by-30-per-ton-in-january/ Sat, 07 Feb 2026 11:01:52 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=119754 Regional slab markets saw a trend toward higher prices last month, with increases of $5–30 per ton. This is due to positive sentiment in the US and Turkish steel markets. It is unlikely that the current upward trend will be long-term, as this would require fundamental reasons, such as a significant reduction in steel production […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Turkish steelmakers expect steel production in the country to grow by 7% in 2026]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/turkish-steelmakers-expect-steel-production-in-the-country-to-grow-by-7-in-2026/ Wed, 04 Feb 2026 12:47:19 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=119614 Turkish steel producers expect steel production and consumption in the country to grow by about 7% in 2026, exceeding 40 million tons. This was stated by Veysel Yayin, secretary general of the Turkish Steel Producers Association (TCUD), commenting on the annual results of the steel industry, Anadolu Ajansı reports. According to him, last year was […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Steel exports from Turkey grew by 12.5% y/y in 2025]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/steel-exports-from-turkey-grew-by-12-5-y-y-in-2025/ Mon, 02 Feb 2026 11:17:09 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=119496 In 2025, steel exports from Turkey showed steady growth of 12.5% compared to 2024, reaching 15.1 million tons. This is stated in a press release from the Turkish Steel Producers Association (TCUD). The value of exports last year increased by 4.3% y/y – to $10.2 billion. In December alone, shipments amounted to 1.4 million tons […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Turkey increased steel production by 3.3% y/y in 2025]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/turkey-increased-steel-production-by-3-3-y-y-in-2025/ Tue, 27 Jan 2026 09:34:29 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=119256 In 2025, Turkish steel enterprises increased steel production by 3.3% compared to 2024, to 38.12 million tons. This is evidenced by data from the World Steel Association. Pig iron production in the country decreased by 4.6% year-on-year – to 9.71 million tons last year. In December, Turkey’s steel industry increased steel production by 6.6% compared […]

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]]> <![CDATA[The EU should abolish steel quotas for countries with environmentally sustainable production – Fuat Tosyalı]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/the-eu-should-abolish-steel-quotas-for-countries-with-environmentally-sustainable-production-fuat-tosali/ Wed, 21 Jan 2026 09:23:05 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=118973 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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]]> <![CDATA[The global economy and economies’ of Ukrainian major partners in 2026]]> https://gmk.center/en/posts/fragile-stability-the-global-economy-and-ukraines-major-partners-in-2026/ Tue, 06 Jan 2026 09:00:32 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=posts&p=118270 In the context of war, the Ukrainian economy is even more dependent on the state of the global economy as a whole and its largest partners in particular. Next year is expected to be a period of moderate growth amid geopolitical instability, rising protectionism, and continued weakness in the European economy. Expectations for the global […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Turkey accounts for up to 60% of Ukraine’s rolled steel import market in 2025]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/turkey-accounts-for-up-to-60-of-ukraine-s-rolled-steel-import-market-in-2025/ Mon, 05 Jan 2026 08:19:36 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=118150 Supplies of rolled steel from Turkey to the Ukrainian market in January-November 2025 increased by 30.4% compared to the same period in 2024, reaching 746.77 thousand tons. Thus, the share of Turkish products in Ukrainian imports reached 59.4% compared to 53.2% a year earlier. This is evidenced by GMK Center calculations based on data from […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Turkey increased steel production by 10% y/y in November]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/turkey-increased-steel-production-by-10-y-y-in-november/ Thu, 25 Dec 2025 09:47:15 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=118291 In November 2025, Turkish steel enterprises increased steel production by 10% compared to November 2024 and by 3.2% compared to the previous month, to 3.31 million tons. This is evidenced by data from the World Steel Association. Pig iron production in the country increased by 0.1% month-on-month and 6.7% year-on-year – to 872,000 tons last […]

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