As of today, May 20, official wire rod prices in Turkey have mostly risen by $5/mt compared to May 12, amid higher import scrap prices except in the Izmir region where aggressive pricing policies are applied. According to sources, one Iskenderun-based mill is rumored to be testing a wire rod price of $605/mt ex-works, up by $5/mt over the same period, depending on the tonnage and payment terms.
According to sources, workable wire rod prices in Turkey are standing at $600-620/mt ex-works, indicating an increase of $5/mt on the higher end over the same period.
Region |
Price ($/mt) | Price change ($/mt) |
| 12.05.2026 | ||
| Marmara | 620-625 | +5 |
| Thrace | 620-625 | +5 |
| Izmir | 600-605 | 0 |
| Iskenderun | 605 | +5 |
The above prices, which are on actual weight basis, exclude 20 percent VAT and are on ex-works basis. The offers may differ depending on the buyers and order sizes.
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