[SMM Iron & Steel] EU Announces New Steel Import Quota Volumes for Period Starting July 2026

Published: Apr 28, 2026 17:56

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The European Commission has officially released the updated steel import quota volumes for the upcoming period starting July 1, 2026. The new regulations maintain the restrictive 15% cap per country for several hot-rolled and cold-rolled categories to prevent market flooding by specific exporters. Total quota volumes remain relatively stable, but adjustments have been made to specific country allocations for wire rods and galvanized sheets. These measures reinforce the EU's protectionist stance, likely keeping domestic steel prices elevated by limiting the availability of cheaper non-EU alternatives amid slow regional demand recovery

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