Serbia: According to Serbian Economist, the country has extended tariff quotas on imports of Portland cement and certain types of steel products until the end of 2026. Once the established import volumes have been reached, additional duties of 50% will be imposed, which are additional to the standard customs rate. The restrictions were originally introduced from 1 January to 30 June 2026, based on a government decree to protect industries of ‘strategic importance’ to the local economy.
In the first phase, the total quota volume was 421,100t, of which 250,350t were allocated to cement. The quotas are allocated among countries based on their share of shipments to the Serbian market in 2020-2024. The largest volumes are allocated to the EU, Türkiye, Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia and Albania. Ukraine, which received a separate quota, has previously supplied Serbia with steel products. The Serbian government has explained that the restrictions are necessary to preserve domestic cement and steel production and ensure the stability of the domestic market.