14,495.77 TRY BIST 100 BIST 100
45.22 USD USD USD
6.66 CNY CNY CNY
53.19 EUR EUR EUR
0.13 CNY CNY/EUR CNY/EUR
41.22 TRY Interest Interest
108.41 USD Fossil Oil Fossil Oil
6.08 USD Copper Copper
110.28 USD Silver Silver
107.74 USD Iron Ore Iron Ore
378.00 USD Shipbreaking Scrap Shipbreaking Scrap
6,787.30 TRY Gold (gr) Gold (gr)
108.00 USD Iron Ore 61% Fe Iron Ore 61% Fe

Japanese steel demand may decrease compared to the previous year

Japanese steel demand, total steel exports, and crude steel production are also expected to decrease.

Japanese steel demand may decrease compared to the previous year

Japanese steel demand may decrease by 2.4% compared to the previous year

Japanese steel demand could decreased 2.4% from last year to 19.97 million tonnes, according to Japan's forecasts.

A decrease is also expected in total steel exports and crude steel production

It is estimated that the total steel exports between April and June will decrease by 8.4% on an annual basis, reaching 6.59 million tons, and the crude steel production will also decrease by 4.6% on an annual basis, reaching approximately 21.92 million tons.

The problems experienced in other countries are adversely affecting steel supply

Reasons such as the war between Ukraine and Russia and the uncertain economic situation in other countries may adversely affect the demand for steel.

Comments

No comment yet.

Only +plus subscribers can access this content.

SUBSCRIBE now to share your thoughts on the markets and get more comments.
SUBSCRIBE If you already have an account Sign In

Most read news

Automotive market contracted by 3.13% in the January–April period

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

USD 150 million investment from a stainless steel company in Sakarya and Dilovası

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

EMSTEEL Group signs agreement with Gulf Cryo for carbon reduction in the steel sector

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

EUROFER calls for priority to domestically produced low-carbon steel in the EU Industrial Decarbonisation Accelerator Act

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Türkiye’s rebar exports increased by 46.1% year-on-year in March

Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Follow List
Expand
Your watch list is empty

Add your favorite commodities for quick access and don't miss the latest price change news.


There are no news categories you follow
Edit Notification Preferences
E-bulletin subscription
Sign up to receive the latest news and daily iron prices by e-mail and sms
Become a Plus Subscriber Now!
Try it free for 3 days!
Subscribe Now
Neutral Prices
Be informed
Provincial Iron Prices
Comments and Analysis
Subscribe Now