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In June 2025, Turkey's crude steel production fell 8.3% month-over-month to 2.89 million tons, its lowest level since April 2024. Year-over-year, output also declined by 3.1%. Pig iron production also weakened during the same period, falling 5.9% month-over-month to 698,000 tons and 15.4% year-over-year.KR R/F36 steel In the first half of this year, Turkey's cumulative crude steel production reached 18.3 million tons, a decrease of 1.7% from the same period last year; pig iron production reached 4.51 million tons, a year-on-year decrease of 13%.
Looking back to 2024, after two consecutive years of slump, Turkey's steel industry rebounded, with annual crude steel production reaching 36.89 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 9.4%. Pig iron production increased by 17.2% to 10.19 million tons. This recovery was primarily driven by infrastructure investment for post-earthquake reconstruction, export growth, and the modernization of metallurgical production lines. However, by 2025,KR R/F36 steel the market situation had undergone significant changes. A combination of factors—weakening global demand, the release of large quantities of resources in Asia, volatile raw material prices, and a slowdown in domestic construction activity—led to renewed operational pressures for Turkish steel mills. Production continued to decline, putting pressure on both exports and domestic demand.
Despite this, the market remains relatively optimistic about the medium- and long-term outlook. On the one hand, the Turkish government has provided policy support for infrastructure investment and the transition to green, low-carbon technologies. On the other hand, the expansion of regional export markets and the introduction of environmentally friendly technologies also offer potential growth for the industry. According to the World Steel Association, Turkey's steel demand is expected to decline by 1.7% year-on-year to 35.5 million tons in 2025.KR R/F36 steel While short-term adjustments are ongoing, this also provides a window of opportunity for the industry to optimize its structure and improve efficiency.
