Region
European Steel Export Solutions
Europe
Covers 6 major countries and regions including Spain, Italy, Poland, Germany, Netherlands, Portugal.
Regional Overview
The European market has the strictest requirements for standards compliance and documentation. Structural steel must comply with the EN 10025 series and be supplied with EN 10204 3.1 certificates, while construction materials may also require CE certification and a Declaration of Performance (DoP).
During the EU CBAM transitional period, exporters must provide product carbon emissions data. Early preparation is recommended.
Key Countries and Regions
SpainItalyPolandGermanyNetherlandsPortugal
These are our regular shipping countries and regions. For other destinations, shipping schedules and documentation requirements can be confirmed per project.
Standards and certification requirements
- Mainly EN 10025 / EN 10130 / EN 10346
- EN 10204 3.1 MTC 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 or transshipment options available |
| Gdańsk | Poland | Direct or connecting flights available |
| Rotterdam | Germany | Direct or connecting flights available |
| Lisbon | Netherlands | Direct or connecting flights available |
Some ports have congestion or productivity differences. It is advisable 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
- Inspection: Third-party re-inspection is common; allow 5 – 7 days
FAQ
Steel for construction falls under the EU Construction Products Regulation (CPR), requiring a declaration of performance and CE marking per applicable standards. Confirm scope item by item based on product and use.
During the transition period, declare embedded carbon emissions (direct and indirect) and production route information. We can provide process and energy data for declaration use.
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