[SMM Iron & Steel] Turkey’s Wire Rod Exports Decline 10.4% in Jan-Apr 2026 as Romanian Demand Collapses

Published: Jun 4, 2026 14:42

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According to the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK), Turkey's wire rod exports decreased by 10.4% year-on-year in the first four months of 2026, falling to 127,105 metric tons (mt), while total export revenue dropped 15.6% to $74.5 million. In April alone, wire rod exports plummeted 24.1% month-on-month and 35.1% year-on-year to 23,288 mt, with revenue down 27.6% from March to $13.5 million. Israel remained the top destination in Jan-Apr with 32,836 mt (up 2.3% YoY), followed by Romania at 10,950 mt, which marked a massive 66.0% decrease year-on-year.

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