Turkey ranks among top 10 global steel exporters and importers

According to the “World Steel in Figures 2026” report by the World Steel Association, China maintained its position as the world's largest steel exporter in 2025, with 133.6 million tons. Japan and South Korea followed as the second and third largest exporters, with 29.8 million tons and 27.9 million tons, respectively.

Turkey emerged as the sixth largest steel exporter globally, recording 17.5 million tons of exports. Turkey also secured a position as the fifth largest steel importer in the world, with 19.8 million tons. This achievement places Turkey within the top ten nations for both steel exports and imports.

On the import side, the European Union ranked as the largest steel importing region with 43.7 million tons, followed by the United States with 23.9 million tons. Other significant importers included Italy and Germany.