Turkish wire rod mills focus on their local market
Price levels in the Turkish domestic market for 6.5-8 mm mesh quality wire rod are as follows:
Region |
Price ($/mt) |
Marmara |
594-610 |
Thrace |
600-610 |
Izmir |
595-605 |
Iskenderun |
595-610 |
The above prices, which are on actual weight basis, do not include VAT and are on ex-works basis, while it is possible to hear offers below the abovementioned prices for real buyers.
Wire rod prices in the Turkish domestic market, where demand is at moderate levels, are currently in the range of $594-610/mt ex-works. Meanwhile, local mills have been focusing on their domestic market rather than on external markets.