Turkish Tosyalı will start production of automotive steel in Algeria, deliveries are scheduled for the third quarter of 2026

According to a Bloomberg HT report, the Turkish Tosyalı holding is preparing to launch automotive steel production in Algeria, with the first deliveries to global customers expected in the third quarter of 2026.

The move is part of the company's ongoing investment of $2.5 billion. to the country.

Capacity expansion and product focus

The investment is expected to increase the company's liquid steel production capacity by 3 million tons, with the aim of doubling daily production from 50,000 tons to 100,000 tons.

Of the 1.6 million metric tons capacity of the facility, about 700,000 metric tons will be used for the production of automotive steel. The project will also provide the supply of raw materials for the production of oil and gas pipes.

Strengthening global positioning

According to Chairman Fuat Tosyali, the company rose from 84th place in 2020 to 46th place in 2024 among global steel producers with the medium-term goal of entering the top 20.

The group exceeded $2 billion in exports in 2025, accounting for 12 percent of Turkey's total steel exports, and now targets exports of more than $3 billion.

Expanded production capabilities

Tosyalı emphasized its ability to produce hot-rolled coils up to 0.80mm thick using 300-ton buckets, eliminating the need for additional thinning processes. This feature increases efficiency and reduces intermediate processing steps for industrial users.