Türkiye’s ferrous scrap market is undergoing a dramatic realignment. In Q1 2025, imports from the U.S. plunged 23% (225,000 tonnes), while Russian scrap surged by 115% (+97,000 tonnes).

Domestic mill demand remains high, with exporters counting on constrained global supplies to produce more competitive Turkish steel—despite weak EU consumption. For international suppliers, this represents an opportunity to redirect flows into Türkiye, especially from Eastern Europe or Russia.

GTA enables seamless entry into this fast-moving scrap trade. Clients offering HMS (Heavy Melting Scrap) or similar grades can benefit from Turkey’s deep-sea ports and adaptive mill procurement networks.

With Türkiye aiming to ramp up domestic steel production and scrap reprocessing to 70% utilization in 2025 , sourcing realistic supply chains through Istanbul becomes key.

If you trade ferrous scrap or heavy metal feedstock, GTA can support logistics, customs navigation, and buyer outreach in Türkiye’s growing steel ecosystem.

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