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Turkey led Europe in steel production in 2025
Turkey produced 38.1 million tonnes of crude steel in 2025, making it Europe's largest steel producer and the world's seventh largest.
Its steel exports reached $17.1 billion, with shipments going to more than 200 countries.
The European Union is Turkey's biggest trading partner, and it bought 42.3% of Turkey's steel exports.
The EU narrowed steel import quotas from 1 July 2026 and applies a carbon border measure, which are affecting Turkish steel exports.
From January to September 2026, exports of steel products covered by the carbon measure to the EU fell 1.7%, while Turkey's steel exports to other countries rose 10%.
Turkey's trade minister says the government is supporting the sector's green transition while seeking to limit extra costs and trade barriers for exporters.
Turkey produced 38.1 million tonnes of crude steel in 2025, ranking first in Europe and seventh worldwide, Trade Minister Ömer Bolat said.
Bolat announced the figures at the Steel Networking Summits 2026.
Turkey exported $17.1 billion worth of steel in 2025, placing it among the world’s 10 largest steel exporters.
Its steel export network reaches more than 200 countries, and 42.3% of steel exports went to European Union countries.
Bolat said EU steel quotas were cut by 50% from July 1, 2026, and that EU carbon rules were affecting the sector.
- Who
- Turkey, according to Trade Minister Ömer Bolat.
- What
- Turkey produced 38.1 million tonnes of crude steel in 2025, ranking first in Europe and seventh worldwide.
- When
- The production was in 2025; Bolat announced the figures on October 26, 2026.
- Where
- Turkey; it ranked first in Europe and seventh worldwide.
- Why
- Not stated
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Turkey produced 38.1 million tonnes of crude steel, according to Bolat.
The European Union cut steel quotas by 50%, Bolat said.
Turkey’s exports to the EU of steel products covered by the carbon mechanism fell by 1.7%, Bolat said.
Bolat announced Turkey’s 2025 steel production figures at the Steel Networking Summits 2026.
- Crude steel production
- 38.1 million tonnes in 2025
- European ranking
- First
- Worldwide ranking
- Seventh
- Steel exports
- $17.1 billion in 2025
- EU share of steel exports
- 42.3%
What people are saying
Our priority is to support the green transition while ensuring exporters do not face disproportionate costs and additional trade barriers.