In March and April 2025, a delegation from the U.S. Embassy in
Azerbaijan, consisting of officials responsible for trade and
economic cooperation, paid a series of business visits to the
production areas of Baku Steel Company CJSC (hereinafter BSC). The
program included a visit to the steel plant in Baku, as well as to
the pipe rolling (Azerboru) and ferroalloy (AzFerAl) production
sites in Sumgait.
The visit aimed to provide a comprehensive overview of BSC’s
manufacturing capacity, raw material sourcing, technological
processes and product portfolio. Discussions also focused on
opportunities to expand exports of BSC’s products to the United
States.
A key focus of the visit was the company’s alignment with
international quality standards. BSC recently passed a rigorous
audit by the American Petroleum Institute (API) and received
certification under the API Spec Q1 standard—one of the most
respected quality management systems for manufacturers in the oil
and gas sector. Additionally, the company was authorized to use the
API 5CT and API 5L monograms, confirming that its seamless pipe
products meet the high safety and technical requirements of the
U.S. market.
Commenting on the visit, BSC’s Commercial Director, Vusal
Ruzmanov, stated:
“The products manufactured at the Azerboru and AzFerAl
production areas are competitive in international markets. Securing
API monograms has unlocked significant opportunities for entering
the U.S. market. Given the favorable import conditions, we are
determined to further intensify our efforts in this
direction.”
The U.S. Embassy in Azerbaijan also issued an official
statement:
“U.S. Embassy Baku’s Economic team visited Baku Steel
Company’s pipe rolling facility in Sumgayit, where seamless pipes
are produced and exported to the United States for use in our oil &
gas industry. They also toured the ferroalloys plant, which
supplies materials to U.S. steel manufacturers. The United States
looks forward to expanding our cooperation with Azerbaijan to
advance economic growth for mutual prosperity.”
About the Company
Baku Steel Company is the largest steel producer in the South
Caucasus with a full-cycle production infrastructure. The company
manufactures high-quality rebar, wire rods (steel wire), square and
round billets, and seamless pipes. Its ferroalloy division produces
ferrosilicon (FeSi) in various grades (FeSi65%, FeSi70%, FeSi75%)
and sizes (10–50 mm, 10–100 mm, etc.). BSC’s products are in strong
demand on the domestic market and are exported to over 20 countries
across Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas.