According to Siderweb, 45 EU steel import quotas had already been exhausted during the quarter. As of 9 October 2026, a further nine quotas were more than 90% utilized. Turkey, China and India were identified as the countries most involved in the quota pressure.
MetalMate summary of the linked evidenceCommercial context
The high number of exhausted and nearly filled quotas signals tightening access for affected steel imports and may prompt buyers and suppliers to reassess sourcing and shipment timing. The commercial impact cannot be determined from the available report because it does not identify the individual product categories, volumes or country contributions.
MetalMate analysis- Report date: 9 October 2026.
- Exhausted during the quarter: 45 EU steel import quotas.
- Above 90% utilization: nine additional quotas.
- Countries most involved: Turkey, China and India.
- Siderweb is an industry reporting source, not an official EU or legal authority.
Watch for official EU quota data identifying the affected steel categories, remaining balances and country-specific allocations, as well as confirmation of the quarter covered by the report.
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- Article status
- Published · Version 1
- Source date
- 9 October 2026
- MetalMate publication
- 11 October 2026
- Verification
- Automated evidence checks; not human reviewed
Import, 45 quote Ue già esaurite nel trimestre — siderweb
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