Çolakoğlu Metalurji targets net zero emissions by 2050 and a 55% emission reduction by 2030. The company says steel prices in 2026 will be shaped not only by supply and demand but also by carbon costs and regulatory compliance.
CBAM is a de facto trade mechanism that redefines competition through carbon costs. Türkiye's EAF advantage is significant but hinges on decarbonising its electricity mix. The Brussels Effect is transforming steel trade globally.
Tosyalı Holding's second DRI plant in Algeria has begun commercial production. Capable of running on both natural gas and 100% hydrogen, it is the world's first FlexiDRI plant to reach commercial production.
One of Türkiye's leading steel profile producers and major exporters, Kocaer Çelik, achieved its highest-ever sales and production levels in 2025, increasing total sales volume by 17.6% and production by 26% year-on-year.
As of 2026, carbon regulations, energy prices, and certification rules are shaping green steel. The global market is witnessing regional divergence rather than a unified leap forward.
