New EU-tariffs from July 2026: 
Impact on the stainless steel market

The European Union plans to introduce new EU tariffs on July 1, 2026, which will replace the previous safeguard measures for steel and stainless steel imports. The aim of this new regulation is to regulate import volumes more strictly and protect European steel manufacturers from the effects of global overcapacity and price dumping.

At the heart of the planned changes is a significant reduction in import quotas of around 50% for most stainless steel product groups, including seamless and welded pipes, sheets, and bar stock. At the same time, additional tariffs are to be raised from the current 25% to 50% if quotas are exceeded.

These measures are expected to lead to lower import volumes, limited availability, and rising prices in the European stainless steel market. Industries such as plant and mechanical engineering, pharmaceuticals, biotech, and semiconductors will be particularly affected. For many companies, this will increase project and procurement costs, while at the same time reducing planning security within supply chains.

The impact on NEUMO markets and customers is also considerable: a large proportion of the ASME BPE pipes used in the EU market are imported from Asia and the USA and will be subject to both reduced quotas and increased tariffs in the future. In addition, rising sheet metal prices are also expected to lead to cost increases for European standard products such as DIN 11866 pipes and DIN 11865 fittings.

In our latest white paper, we analyze the planned EU tariffs in detail and show how companies can prepare for the new conditions at an early stage.

Read the whitepaper now and plan ahead.