Turkey’s Steel Production Accelerates to 19.8 Million Tons in H1 2025

Turkey’s crude steel output surged to 19.8 million tonnes in the first half of 2025, a %8.1 rise that secures its 7th place globally.

Half‑Year Production Momentum

■June’s output rose %14.7 year‑over‑year to 3.3 million tonnes.

■From January to June, total output climbed %8.1 to 19.8 million tonnes.

■Finished‑goods consumption increased %0.4 in June to 3.1 million tonnes; the first half saw a %6.6 rise to 19.9 million tonnes.

Global Export Dynamics

■June exports grew %28.4 in volume to 1.7 million tonnes and %29.7 in value to US$1.2 billion.

■Cumulative first‑half exports rose %2.5 to 7.8 million tonnes and %1.3 to US$5.3 billion.

■Imports in June fell %0.8 to 1.8 million tonnes but rose %3.7 in value to US$1.2 billion.

■First‑half imports grew %0.3 to 9.3 million tonnes yet fell %2.4 in value to US$6.3 billion.

Market Recovery and Regional Shifts

■Middle‑East exports in June spiked %80 to 212.6 thousand tonnes.

■South‑America exports surged %406 to 182.5 thousand tonnes.

■UK exports in the first half rose %246 to 407 thousand tonnes; South‑America grew %81 to 643 thousand tonnes.

■EU exports declined %22 to 2.6 million tonnes, the only falling market.

Investment & Policy Outlook

■TÇÜD Secretary‑General Veysel Yayan stresses the need to strengthen Eximbank support and ease access to investment credit.

■Turkey’s 62 million‑tonne capacity and low‑carbon goals require long‑term, cost‑effective financing models.

■Robust trade‑policy measures are essential to counter unfair competition.

Turkey’s steel sector’s growth in 2025’s first half is driven by robust demand in the Middle East and South America. Sustaining this momentum will depend on accelerating energy‑efficient, low‑carbon production investments and a resilient financing framework.