[SMM Steel] EU Q2 steel import quotas exceeded within first week

Published: Apr 7, 2026 16:07

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[SMM Steel] European Union Q2 steel import quotas were rapidly exhausted in early April, particularly for shipments from India, China, Turkey and Vietnam. India exceeded quotas for 225,305 mt of HRC (1A), while China used up 128,348 mt of metallic coated sheets (4B). Turkey surpassed quotas for 98,153 mt of wire rod and 84,033 mt of hollow sections. Vietnam exceeded its 10,725 mt organic coated sheet quota under “other countries,” with about 17,590 mt awaiting clearance at EU ports.

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