Turkey overshoots European OCS quota, hollow sections scarce
Turkey has overutilized its TRQ for organic coated sheets shipped to the European Union by 35%, while hollow sections, large welded tubes, and other welded pipes have low percentages, ranging from 14% to 5%, as of January 3, the second working day of 2025, Kallanish notes from the EU customs portal.
Turkey submitted 21,036 tonnes for customs clearance out of its allocated 15,544t TRQ for organic coated sheets in Q1 2025, meaning it has over-subscribed by 35%.
Hollow sections have already submitted 84,015t for clearance out of the 97,299t TRQ, with only 14% or 13,285t still available for Q1.
The availability of large welded tubes is 10%, or 1,505t, as 13,262t of the 14,768t TRQ have already been submitted for allocation.
For other welded pipes, only 5% or just 204t remain available, as 3,562t out of the 3,766 tonnes TRQ is claimed.
| Product | Quota 01.01- 31.03.2025 | Awaiting allocation | Available | Avaliable, TRQ % |
| HR sheets, strips | 464,844 | 9,382 | 455,461 | 98 |
| Organic coated sheets | 15,544 | 21,036 | -5,492 | -35 |
| Stainless CR sheets, strips | 20,599 | 1,555 | 19,045 | 92 |
| Merchant bars, light sections | 104,811 | 7,275 | 97,537 | 93 |
| Rebars | 93,361 | 1,572 | 91,789 | 98 |
| Wire rod | 116,424 | 45,892 | 70,531 | 61 |
| Railway material | 1,539 | 191 | 1,349 | 88 |
| Gas pipes | 48,890 | 22,422 | 26,467 | 54 |
| Hollow sections | 97,299 | 84,015 | 13,285 | 14 |
| Large welded tubes | 14,768 | 13,262 | 1,505 | 10 |
| Other welded pipes | 3,766 | 3,562 | 204 | 5 |
| Wire | 50,817 | 119 | 50,697 | 100 |
Source: EU TARIC, as of 3 January. Calculated by Kallanish
Elina Virchenko UAE
