Steel Rebar Export to Turkey — DIN 488 / EN 10080 B500B
German-standard B500B reinforcing steel for Turkey’s active construction and infrastructure market. Full EN 10204 3.1 Mill Test Certificate, Certificate of Origin, and seaworthy packing for container or break-bulk shipment to Mersin and Istanbul (Ambarli).
Rebar Supply for Turkey’s Construction and Infrastructure Market
Turkey is one of Europe’s largest construction markets, sustained by urban renewal programmes, major infrastructure projects (highways, bridges, tunnels, airport expansions), and a substantial residential building sector. While Turkey has a significant domestic steel industry, international project owners and contractors sourcing premium-quality, fully documented reinforcing steel for critical structures increasingly look to German-standard supply chains for the traceability and compliance assurance they provide.
Steel Rebar Germany supplies B500B hot-rolled deformed bars to EN 10080 and DIN 488, with a minimum yield strength of 500 MPa, ductility class B (k ≥ 1.08, Agt ≥ 5.0%), available in diameters 8–40 mm in standard 12-metre lengths or custom lengths up to 18 m.
Turkey’s national reinforcing steel standard is TS 708. The high-ductility grade within TS 708 — B500C — specifies a minimum yield of 500 MPa, tensile/yield ratio k ≥ 1.15 (upper bound k < 1.35), and Agt ≥ 7.5%, placing it in seismic ductility class C. EN 10080 B500B is technically comparable to TS 708 B500C in yield strength but has lower ductility requirements (k ≥ 1.08, Agt ≥ 5.0%). We do not claim formal TS 708 approval. Project engineers must evaluate suitability against Turkish building code requirements, particularly for seismic zones where B500C ductility class may be mandatory.
Bar Sizes Available for Export to Turkey
| Diameter (mm) | Weight (kg/m) | Cross-section (mm²) |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | 0.395 | 50.3 |
| 10 | 0.617 | 78.5 |
| 12 | 0.888 | 113 |
| 16 | 1.58 | 201 |
| 20 | 2.47 | 314 |
| 25 | 3.85 | 491 |
| 32 | 6.31 | 804 |
| 40 | 9.86 | 1257 |
Shipping to Mersin & Istanbul (Ambarli) — Logistics Overview
Efficient European short-sea and feeder container routes to Turkey’s main cargo ports.
Mersin (South Turkey)
Turkey’s largest container port and gateway for central and southern Anatolia. Well-connected to European container services via feeder and direct routes. Suitable for rebar supply to construction projects in Adana, Gaziantep, and surrounding regions.
Istanbul — Ambarli
Ambarli terminals serve Istanbul and the Marmara region — Turkey’s largest construction market. Short-sea container services from Hamburg and Bremerhaven operate frequently, with transit times typically 8–14 days via the Baltic/North Sea feeder network.
Export Documents
EN 10204 3.1 Mill Test Certificate, Certificate of Origin (Germany), commercial invoice, packing list, and bill of lading. HS code for deformed hot-rolled rebar: 7214.20. EUR.1 movement certificates available for EU-Turkey customs union origin purposes.
Standards Comparison: EN 10080 B500B vs. TS 708 B500C
Turkey’s seismic code (TBEC 2018) requires ductility class C (B500C under TS 708) for most structural reinforced concrete elements in seismic zones 1 and 2. The comparison below is for technical reference only.
| Property | EN 10080 B500B (our supply) | TS 708 B500C (reference) |
|---|---|---|
| Min. yield strength (Re) | 500 MPa | 500 MPa |
| Tensile / yield ratio (k) | ≥ 1.08 | ≥ 1.15 (and < 1.35) |
| Total elongation at max. force (Agt) | ≥ 5.0 % | ≥ 7.5 % |
| Ductility class | B (high) | C (seismic / very high) |
| Surface | Ribbed / deformed | Ribbed / deformed |
B500C Grade — Seismic Ductility Option
Where TS 708 B500C ductility class C is specifically required, we can supply B500C bars to EN 10080 — the European equivalent of seismic-grade rebar (k ≥ 1.15, < 1.35; Agt ≥ 7.5%). The European B500C grade meets or exceeds the ductility requirements of TS 708 B500C in the key parameters. Contact us to discuss B500C supply for seismic-zone projects in Turkey. See our standards and certification page for grade detail.
For export logistics information, see our export delivery guide. The B500B product page covers the standard grade in full, and the export hub lists all destination markets.
Frequently Asked Questions — Rebar Export to Turkey
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