Region
Europe Steel Export Solutions
Europe
Covers 6 major countries and regions including Spain, Italy, Poland, Germany, the Netherlands, and Portugal.
Regional Overview
The European market has the strictest requirements for standards compliance and documentation completeness. Structural steel must comply with the EN 10025 series and be accompanied by EN 10204 3.1 mill certificates. Construction materials may also require CE certification and a Declaration of Performance (DoP).
During the EU CBAM transitional period, exporters must cooperate by providing product carbon emission-related data. Advance preparation is recommended.
Key Countries and Regions
SpainItalyPolandGermanyNetherlandsPortugal
These are our regularly shipped countries and regions. For other destinations, shipping schedules and documentation requirements can be confirmed separately per project.
Standards and certification requirements
- Mainly EN 10025 / EN 10130 / EN 10346
- EN 10204 3.1 MTC is required
- CE certification and DoP documents are often required
Main discharge ports
| Port | Country / Region | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Valencia | Spain | Main discharge port, frequent sailings |
| Genoa | Italy | Direct sailing or transshipment can be arranged |
| Gdańsk | Poland | Direct or connecting flights available |
| Rotterdam | Germany | Direct or connecting flights available |
| Lisbon | Netherlands | Direct or connecting flights available |
Some ports face congestion or varying operational efficiency. It is recommended to specify the discharge port and demurrage responsibility in the contract.
Export Key Points
- Standards: EN 10025-2 (structural steel), EN 10130 (cold rolled), EN 10346 (coated)
- Documents: EN 10204 3.1 MTC, DoP, CE marking (per product scope)
- Compliance: CBAM transitional period requires reporting of embedded carbon emissions data
- Inspection: Third-party re-inspection is common; allow 5–7 days
FAQ
Construction steel falls under the EU Construction Products Regulation (CPR), requiring performance declarations per applicable standards and CE marking. Confirm scope item by item based on product and use.
During the transition period, declare embedded emissions (direct and indirect) and production route information. We can provide process and energy data for declaration.
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