Argus Metals Movers: Turkey's flat steel trade patterns set to shift in 2026
Summary
Argus Metals Movers discusses the evolving Turkish flat steel market with Tatmetal's Direct Procurement Manager. The conversation covers Turkey's move away from Russian HRC due to stricter EU origin rules, the anticipated impact of EU quota cuts and higher duties, and potential shifts in export destinations like North Africa and the Middle East. It also examines the implications of UK controls on Turkish HDG, new anti-dumping measures against China and South Korea, and how regional geopolitical tensions could affect energy prices and global trade flows.Episode description
Turkish imports of Russian hot rolled coil and slab rose sharply through 2025 as suppliers shifted material away from Europe. Elif Eyuboglu, senior reporter at Argus Media, spoke to Tolga Yigit Cekicler, direct procurement manager at Tatmetal, about how these changes, along with upcoming EU quota reductions, expected UK controls on Turkish HDG and new Turkish antidumping margins, could influence Turkeys flat steel market in 2026.
Key topics covered in the podcast
• Growth in Russian HRC and slab shipments into Turkey and whether mills may look for alternative sourcing as EU origin checks increase
• Impact of the EU’s plan to introduce post-safeguard regime in 2026
• Expected UK decision to place Turkish HDG under quota control and the possible shift in Turkish shipment strategies
• Turkey’s new antidumping margins on CR HDG and PPGI from South Korea and China and which further measures could have the strongest effect
• Potential changes in trade flows if access through the Strait of Hormuz is restricted and whether Chinese volumes could be redirected to Turkey
• Exposure of Turkish mills to another increase in electricity and natural gas prices if regional tensions tighten energy markets