Turkey imported approximately 703,000 tons of slab in the first two months of 2025, marking a 20pct increase compared to the same period last year, according to data from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK).
In Jan-Feb 2025, Russia was the leading supplier, accounting for 330,000 tons. Malaysia followed with 207,000 tons, while Algeria delivered 110,000 tons.
In February 2025, Turkey’s slab imports surged to around 388,000 tons, up 75pct YoY and 23pct higher than in January.