According to data from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK), Turkey’s stainless steel plate imports totaled around 72,000 tons in October, marking a year-on-year surge of 79%.

Among them, imports from China accounted for 32,500 tons, doubling compared to the prior-year level. Indonesia ranked second with a supply of 15,000 tons, up by 66% year on year. South Korea was in third place with 14,500 tons, a growth of three times year on year.