Türkiye overtakes Germany to rank seventh in steel output
Türkiye became the world’s seventh-largest crude steel producer in 2025, moving ahead of Germany as its output rose 3.3 percent to 38.1 million tons, according to the World Steel Association.
The country produced 36.9 million tons in 2024, when it ranked eighth. Germany’s output fell 8.6 percent to 34.1 million tons last year, making Türkiye Europe’s largest crude steel producer.
A World Steel Association spokesperson told Anadolu Agency that Türkiye’s rise reflected continued production growth in emerging economies while output in mature markets remained weak. The trend is expected to continue, the spokesperson added.
Veysel Yayan, secretary-general of the Turkish Steel Producers’ Association (TÇÜD), said Türkiye’s move ahead of Germany demonstrated the strength of its industrial base despite fluctuations in the sector.
