The Ankara Metal Products Exporters Association was founded in 1993 and boasts a membership of over 4,000 industry professionals. Established to bolster exports, foster professional solidarity, and streamline the activities and relationships of exporters, the Association is dedicated to addressing member concerns and providing strategic guidance.
Guided by an eleven-member Board of Directors, the Association actively seeks solutions to industry challenges, enhancing the sector's global competitiveness.
In 2023, Türkiye’s overall ferrous and non-ferrous metals exports accounted for 10% of Türkiye’s total exports. Türkiye’s ferrous and non-ferrous metals exports amounted to 27,3 billion USD in the year 2023, according to the records of the Exporters’ Association.
Iron-steel sector is a strategic sector providing inputs to a myriad of industrial sectors. With its dynamic structure, Turkish steel sector exhibits an extremely successful performance in keeping pace with the developments emerging in the world export markets and in making good use of the opportunities, and makes great efforts to enter every market where steel is consumed.
Türkiye is set to become an increasingly more active player in iron-steel sector across the world. Among the 10 largest steel producer with the 8th rank, Türkiye's raw steel production of 33.714 million tons. The amount of approximately 1,8% of world steel production is undertaken by Türkiye.
According to World Trade Center (Trademap), Türkiye is:
World's largest exporter of copper wire mesh.
World's largest exporter of iron and steel rods.
World's 3rd largest exporter of rebars.
World's 3rd largest exporter of aluminum profiles and rods.
World's 4th largest exporter of aluminum kitchenware and tableware.
World's 4th largest exporter of pressure vessels made of iron or steel.
World's 4th largest exporter of iron and steel kitchenware and tableware.
World's 4th largest exporter of aluminum wire mesh.
World's 4th largest exporter of iron and steel profiles.
World's 5th largest exporter of iron and steel construction components.
World's 5th largest exporter of aluminum foil and strip.
World's 6th largest exporter of iron and steel protective health equipment.
World's 7th largest exporter of iron and steel wire.
World's 8th largest exporter of iron and steel pipes.
World's 8th largest exporter of aluminum construction components.
World's 9th largest exporter of aluminum pipes and fittings.
Iron-steel sector has gained a fast growth momentum after especially the year 2001 with investments in flat and structural steel products in particular. In order to put an end to our country’s import-dependency in flat steel products and to meet the finished products requirement of the industry from the domestic market, there has been an increase in the investments for production of flat products in the recent years, with the slab production capacity surging by 442% from 3 million tons in the year 2000 to 16.3 million tons in 2013, thanks particularly to the 13 million-ton new production capacity taken under operation in. As of 2021, there are a total of 40 steel production facilities in our country, including 3 integrated Simple Oxygen Furnace plants producing from iron ore, 26 Electric Arc furnaces producing from scrap, and 11 Induction Furnace plants.
The iron and steel industry heavily relies on imports to meet its raw material needs, sourcing 60% of its iron ore, 70% of its scrap, and 90% of its coal from foreign markets. Moreover, the domestic consumption of flat steel products is significantly met through imports, accounting for about 54% of the total. Consequently, this heavy reliance on imports contributes to a trade deficit within the sector.
As a powerhouse of the Turkish economy, the iron and steel industry is more than just a sector; it's the driving force behind our nation's industrial might. Its influence extends far beyond its borders, shaping global markets and setting industry standards.
The high export potential of the "ferrous and non-ferrous metals" sector is remarkable in the exports of Türkiye, which exports a total of 255,8 billion dollars in 2023.
Consequently, Türkiye is set to become an increasingly more active player in this sector on a global scale in the coming years..!
In the recent years, Türkiye’s share in global exports has increased, while there has been a decline in the shares of many influential countries, excepting China. The most important markets for Türkiye’s exports are particularly the European Union, the Middle East, North African countries, and the United States of America.
With high technological equipment and experience, the sector is internationally competitive, focusing on production of quality products at international standards. Türkiye’s construction components sector continues its activities with high environmental awareness, realizing branded production at world standards.
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