Iron and Steel News, Latest Steel Industry Developments from Turkey

POSCO links overseas steel expansion to Korean low-carbon investment

POSCO’s 2035 roadmap combines revenue and profit targets with planned growth spending and an additional 10 million tonnes of steel capacity by 2031.

15 September

Borçelik R&D Test Center receives TÜRKAK accreditation

Borçelik’s R&D Test Center was accredited by TÜRKAK under TS EN ISO/IEC 17025:2017. The accredited scope is limited to four named test areas.

15 September

Erdemir says it is producing HY-80 and HY-100 steels for national submarine

At TEKNOFEST Mavi Vatan, Erdemir General Manager Şaban Yazıcı said the company is producing HY-80 and HY-100 steels needed for submarines, while about 40,000 tonnes of plate for MUGEM are planned.

15 September

Global crude steel output edged down in July as Türkiye continued to grow

Worldsteel data showed global crude steel production at 149.2 million tonnes in July 2026, down 0.3% year on year, while Türkiye increased output by 7.0%.

15 September

ANKIROS 2026 will bring metallurgy technologies to Istanbul on 22–24 October

The Istanbul Expo Center will host ANKIROS 2026, with steelmaking, foundry and non-ferrous metallurgy technologies alongside TURKCAST and the IMMC congress.

15 September

Turkish Steel Industry prepares diplomatic offensive against EU quota cuts

Planned quota reductions in Europe, Turkey's largest steel export market, have raised serious concerns across the sector. ÇİB Chairman Candidate Uğur Dalbeler announced an intensive diplomatic campaign targeting both Ankara and Brussels against a potential 50% quota cut.

27 February

OYAK unveils 2030 roadmap: target of $60 billion in assets

OYAK General Manager Murat Yalçıntaş unveiled the institution's strategic roadmap at the "Vision 2030" press meeting in Istanbul, targeting $60 billion in assets and $10 billion in exports by 2030.

27 February

Turkey–EU Customs Union Must Be Updated: What Does the EU–India Agreement Mean for Turkey?

2026 is shaping up to be a challenging year for the global steel sector and Turkey's steel industry. Rising protectionism, CBAM costs and trade agreements the EU has signed with third countries are reshaping the competitive landscape for Turkish steel.

21 February

"We are preparing companies for the future with sustainable and smart water management against the climate crisis"

ARC Su Enerji Chairman Alkan Canbay said the company is developing projects to reduce carbon and water footprints under the European Green Deal.

21 February

Demir Çelik Store celebrates its 20th anniversary

Demir Çelik Store marks its 20th anniversary after two decades of documenting the iron and steel sector through editorial coverage, directories and digital publishing.

21 February