Over the past month, demand in the local Turkish merchant bar market has improved slightly in line with the acceleration of construction projects in Turkey, though it has continued its weak trend.
Domestic merchant bar prices in the Turkish market depending on size, thickness and region are at the following levels:
Equal Angle Prices:
| Region | Prices (TRY/mt) |
| Denizli Region (30-100 mm) | 1,780-1,800 (500-506$/mt) |
| Karabuk Region (30-100mm) | 1,780-1,820 (500-511$/mt) |
| Iskenderun Region (30-100 mm) | 1,750-1,780 (492-500$/mt) |
| Izmir Region (30-100 mm) | 1,750-1,770 (492-497$/mt) |
Flat Bar Prices:
| Region | Prices (TRY/mt) |
| Denizli Region (30-100 mm) | 1,810-1,830 (508-514$/mt) |
| Karabuk Region (30-100mm) | 1,810-1,850 (508-520$/mt) |
| Iskenderun Region (30-100 mm) | 1,780-1,810 (500-508$/mt) |
| Izmir Region (30-100 mm) | 1,780-1,800 (500-506$/mt) |
NPI-NPU Prices:
| Region | Prices (TRY/mt) |
| Denizli Region (30-100 mm) | 1,780-1,800 (500-506$/mt) |
| Karabuk Region (30-100 mm) | 1,780-1,820 (500-511$/mt) |
| Iskenderun Region (30-100 mm) | 1,750-1,780 (492-500$/mt) |
| Izmir Region (30-50 mm) | 1,750-1,770 (492-497$/mt) |
All prices are ex-works, on actual weight basis, for May delivery and excluding VAT.
It should be considered that offers below the prices ranges in question may be available, depending on the buyer and on the method of payment.
$1 = TRY 3.56