About
Formerly ArcelorMittal Temirtau, Qarmet is Kazakhstan's largest steel producer operating the Karaganda Metallurgical Plant. Produces flat and long steel products, coking coal and iron ore. State-owned since 2023.
- Primary markets
- 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan 🇷🇺 Russia 🇨🇳 China
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- Exists and is operating nowRegistration and company ID are valid, status is active, it files its reports, accounts are not frozen, the site answers, and its age matches what it claims. · Website live (Jun 2026)proof
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- Not yet checkable from open public sources in Kazakhstan: A maker, not a middleman · Clean record, no blacklist · No debts or court trouble · Sound people behind it · Independently confirmed · Reachable and responsive.
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Regulations that commonly apply to shipments in this sector. Not legal advice: verify against the linked official source.
- EU imports of iron, steel and aluminium goods are in the CBAM carbon-border regime: from 1 Jan 2026 importers need CBAM authorisation and must buy certificates. European Commission (CBAM) ↗
- Machinery sold in the EU needs CE marking with a declaration of conformity under the EU machinery rules. European Commission ↗
- Chemical substances imported into the EU above 1 tonne/year must be REACH-registered. ECHA (REACH) ↗
- Construction products sold in the EU need a Declaration of Performance and CE marking under the Construction Products Regulation. European Commission (CPR) ↗
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Company facts
Where is Qarmet based?
Qarmet is based in Temirtau, Kazakhstan.
Is Qarmet a manufacturer or a distributor?
Qarmet is a manufacturer listed on Hell of a Partner.
What does Qarmet supply?
Qarmet works across Metals, Steel & Mining, Building & Construction Materials.
Which markets does Qarmet serve?
Qarmet serves Kazakhstan, Russia, China.
When was Qarmet founded?
Qarmet was founded in 1958.
How large is Qarmet?
Qarmet reports a team in the 500+ employees bracket.
What are the alternatives to Qarmet?
Buyers comparing Qarmet usually also look at KazMinerals, KSP Steel LLP, out of 3 Metals, Steel & Mining suppliers listed in Kazakhstan on this marketplace.
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