Arab Steel Summit

Lebanon

Steel production in Arab countries increased by 7.2% in 2025

Steel production in Arab countries recorded noticeable growth during 2025, with total output for the January–December period reaching around 43.7 million tonnes, an increase of 7.2% compared to the same period in 2024. December production alone rose to 3.9 million tonnes, marking a year-on-year growth of 6.1%. Gulf RegionGulf countries continued to show strong performance,

Steel production in Arab countries increased by 7.2% in 2025 Read More »

Turkey’s flat steel exports declined for the first time since 2016, and Egypt leads the Arab countries

Turkey’s flat steel exports fell below 2 million tonnes for the first time since 2016 despite a significant expansion of cooperation with North African and Middle Eastern countries. Turkey’s flat steel (sheets and coils) exports amounted to about 1.77 million tonnes, down 31.4% year-on-year, according to the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK). Meanwhile, Turkey boosted its

Turkey’s flat steel exports declined for the first time since 2016, and Egypt leads the Arab countries Read More »

Egypt tops the countries importing HRC steel plates from Turkey in  January – February 2022

Higher prices for global and domestic steel products in Turkey contributed to a significant increase in its flat steel products (HRC) exports in February, which rose by 43.5% year-on-year to 108,987 tons, according to the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK). North Africa topped the list of HRC buyers with a 40% share in February, with bookings

Egypt tops the countries importing HRC steel plates from Turkey in  January – February 2022 Read More »