Group 1: Exhibition Overview - The 2026 Metal Expo Eurasia will take place from September 16 to 18, 2026, at the Istanbul International Exhibition Center, organized by the Turkish Steel Exporters Association and Sky Trade Exhibitions [2] - This exhibition is the only professional steel industry event in Turkey, aimed at establishing a communication platform for steel manufacturing and trade [2] - The previous exhibition in 2025 attracted 295 companies from 105 countries and over 19,000 professional visitors, marking a 25% increase from the previous year [2] Group 2: Market Overview - As of 2025, Turkey remains the largest steel producer in Europe and the seventh largest globally, with a crude steel production of approximately 36.89 million tons in 2024, reflecting a 9.4% year-on-year growth [3] - The Turkish steel industry is adapting to global competition and fluctuating raw material prices, with a focus on flexibility in production [3][4] - In the first nine months of 2023, Turkey's steel production reached about 28.07 million tons, showing a slight increase of 0.6% year-on-year [4] Group 3: Product Range - The exhibition will showcase a wide range of steel products, including various pipes, plates, profiles, and special steels [5] - It will also feature production technologies and equipment related to steel manufacturing, mining, and metallurgy [5] - Additionally, raw materials and auxiliary materials such as iron ore and refractory materials will be presented [5]