Commenting on the new regime, Ugur Dalbeler, Chairman of the Turkish Steel Exporters Association, said that these measures are expected to have a significant impact on steel exports from Turkey to the EU.The loss of export revenues in the amount of 3 billion dollars. expected
Mister. Dahlbeler said that the new EU protective measures and the reduction of quotas could lead to export losses of about 3.5 million tons.
Noting that quotas have been cut by almost half, he said that the Turkish steel industry could lose about $3 billion in annual export revenue as a result.
Focus on alternative export markets
Dahlbeler emphasized that the industry needs to expand to markets outside Europe to offset expected losses. He stressed the importance of diversifying steel exports from Turkey and said that increasing commercial activity in alternative markets should be a priority.
He also drew attention to the growth of steel imports to the domestic market, recalling that steel imports to Turkey increased by 13.9 percent year-on-year to 32.9 million tons in 2025. Dahlbeler said that measures must be taken to maintain the competitiveness of the domestic steel industry as part of these measures.
Iris Cibre estimates export losses at €2 billion
Iris Cibre, an expert on financial markets, also stated that the new quota system is expected to negatively affect Turkey's steel exports to the EU.
According to Cibre, steel exports from Turkey to the EU reached 7.5 million tons in 2018, despite the quota system, while exports totaled 6 million tons worth $4.26 billion in 2025.
She said that tougher import restrictions imposed under the new regime could lead to annual steel export losses of about 2 billion euros.
