Scrap import prices remain under pressure as finished steel demand weakens
Turkey's imported scrap market remained subdued this week as weak finished steel demand continued to weigh on buying activity. MESTEEL assessed HMS 1&2 (80:20)...
Billet imports rise in Jan-Aug 2026
Turkey's billet imports increased 15.5pct YoY to around 3.35 mln tons in January-August 2026, according to the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK).
Russia was the largest...
Kardemir raises billet prices in new sales round
Turkish steelmaker Kardemir has raised its billet prices by USD 30 per ton in its latest sales round, marking its first reported billet sales...
Scrap import prices face downward pressure as mills seek lower levels
Turkey's scrap import market came under pressure this week as declining domestic finished steel prices and weak demand prompted mills to seek lower prices....
Koc Metalurji acquires land next to Osmaniye steel plant
Koc Metalurji has acquired an 11,773 sq m plot of land adjacent to its production facility in Toprakkale, Osmaniye, for TRY 85.38 mln (USD...