In 2024, the United States was the leading steel importer at **** million metric tons. Also, the European Union's leaders, Italy and Germany, ranked third and fourth with over ** million metric tons of steel imports. Â
World Steel Recycling
Both steel and the residues utilized in its production process are highly recyclable. In detail, three-quarters of the energy required for primary steel manufacturing can be saved through recycling activities. To decarbonize the industry for net-zero targets, utilizing recyclable materials is vital. In 2022, seven significant markets alone used about million metric tons of steel scrap for steelmaking. That year, Turkey was the world's largest steel scrap importer, with approximately **** million metric tons.
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