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The article that served as the source and inspiration for the information presented on this page was originally published under the title “Türkiye’de çelik üretimi, hurda malzeme ithalatı ve karbon emisyonları arasındaki ilişki: Yapısal kırılmalı zaman serileri analizi” in “Pamukkale Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi”, dated 2024, Volume 65, pp. 313-338. The content below offers informative and explanatory insights that include personal perspectives on the topic. You are welcome to share your questions, comments and suggestions via the contact channels and academic/social platforms listed in the menus on the right. The author(s) expect proper citation of their original work as a recognition of their scholarly contribution published in peer-reviewed scientific journals. Therefore, please refrain from citing this page and instead cite the original article. Please note that this text serves primarily as an introduction and expression of viewpoints. Thank you for your understanding. This study explores the relationship between steel production, scrap and iron waste imports, and carbon emissions in Turkey from 1983 to 2023. Against the backdrop of global climate crisis measures and environmental regulations, it uses advanced time-series analyses to uncover how these factors influence each other. Findings reveal a strong cause-effect link from scrap imports to steel production. Additionally, shocks in carbon emissions and steel production impact scrap import patterns in specific ways. The study highlights the urgent need for Turkey’s steel industry and policymakers to rethink investment and trade strategies considering climate change challenges.
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Why is it important?
This research uncovers key links between steel production, scrap imports, and carbon emissions in Turkey over 1983-2023. Using advanced time-series tests, it reveals: A strong, statistically significant causality from scrap imports to steel production. Carbon emissions negatively impact scrap imports, while scrap import increases help reduce emissions. Structural breaks in data around 2009-2010 reflect global economic shocks affecting the sector. Turkey’s steel production relies heavily on scrap-based electric arc furnace plants (70% of production in 2009). These findings provide crucial insights into the dynamic relationship between Turkey’s steel industry and environmental impact, offering a data-driven foundation for future sustainable policy decisions.
Perspectives
In my view, the iron and steel industry’s radical modernization is absolutely crucial for moving towards a low-carbon economy. Since steel production is very energy-intensive and a major source of greenhouse gas emissions, how it’s made and the materials used vary a lot from country to country. That’s why I think it makes more sense to analyze this sector on a country-by-country basis. When it comes to Turkey, its role stands out because of the heavy reliance on scrap metal in steel production and its strong trade and political ties with countries leading the circular economy. From what I see, if Turkey doesn’t keep pace with timely and effective regulations and modernization efforts around climate change and carbon emissions, not only the steel industry but also Turkey’s broader international trade could face serious challenges. In my research, I found that increases in scrap metal imports in Turkey tend to help reduce carbon emissions, while drops in scrap imports can hurt steel production. This fits well with what I’ve seen in studies from other countries like Japan, China, and the UK, where boosting scrap usage is key to cutting emissions and staying competitive. Turkey has some real advantages: a strategic steel sector, the ability to produce to international standards, and a growing ship recycling industry providing high-quality scrap. But challenges remain, especially as environmental regulations tighten and scrap prices fluctuate. I believe Turkey needs a clear, forward-looking national steel strategy focused on green transformation, supported by government-led efforts to encourage domestic resources and reduce foreign dependence. Finally, I see great potential in Turkey’s compliance with the European Ship Recycling Regulation and its high-quality scrap supply. Moving forward, I’d recommend more integrated projects and research that connect scrap flows with broader industrial strategies to build a sustainable future for the sector. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CONTENTS ON THIS PAGE ARE NOT IDENTICAL TO THOSE PRESENTED IN THE ORIGINAL STUDY. FOR INFORMATION, COMMENTS, OR SUGGESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT THE AUTHOR.
Ümit Remzi Ergün
Canakkale Onsekiz Mart Universitesi
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This page is a summary of: TÜRKİYE’DE ÇELİK ÜRETİMİ, HURDA MALZEME İTHALATI VE KARBON EMİSYONLARI ARASINDAKİ İLİŞKİ: YAPISAL KIRILMALI ZAMAN SERİLERİ ANALİZİ, Pamukkale University Journal of Social Sciences Institute, September 2024, Pamukkale University Journal of Education,
DOI: 10.30794/pausbed.1494113.
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