Alloy steel bars and shapes exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported alloy steel bars and shapes worth $336.0 million (360.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 3%. That is 31% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $550.0 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $336.0M | 360.9K t |
| 2023 | $485.8M | 357.6K t |
| 2022 | $550.0M | 586.0K t |
| 2021 | $473.7M | 613.0K t |
| 2020 | $363.5M | 504.0K t |
| 2019 | $365.0M | 545.8K t |
| 2018 | $384.3M | 414.7K t |
| 2017 | $266.5M | 316.6K t |
Where Turkey exports alloy steel bars and shapes to
Most of it went to Costa Rica (16%), Germany (9%), Israel (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 33%. Among the main buyer markets, Brazil grew fastest (+31% on the year before).
Product types under HS 7228
| 7228.30 | Steel, alloy: bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded | 69% |
| 7228.50 | Steel, alloy: bars and rods, cold-formed or cold-finished | 12% |
| 7228.70 | Steel, alloy: angles, shapes and sections | 10% |
| 7228.60 | Steel, alloy: bars and rods n.e.c. in heading no. 7228 | 5.4% |
| 7228.40 | Steel, alloy: bars and rods, forged | 2.4% |
| 7228.20 | Steel, alloy: bars and rods, of silico-manganese steel | 0.5% |
| 7228.10 | Steel, alloy: bars and rods, of high speed steel | 0.5% |
| 7228.80 | Steel, alloy or non-alloy: hollow drill bars and rods | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7228.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.93 per kg, 35% below the world average of $1.44, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Alloy steel bars and shapes imports to Turkey
Imports of alloy steel bars and shapes by Turkey reached $296.2 million in 2024 (244.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. Most of the value came from China (43%), Germany (13%), Italy (10%). Among the main suppliers, Iran grew fastest (+53% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $128.5M | 43% |
| Germany | $37.5M | 13% |
| Italy | $30.9M | 10% |
| Austria | $15.2M | 5.1% |
| Sweden | $15.0M | 5.1% |
| Japan | $12.1M | 4.1% |
| Iran | $11.9M | 4% |
| Egypt | $9.4M | 3.2% |
| United States | $6.5M | 2.2% |
| Russia | $4.0M | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 7228: Alloy steel bars, rods, shapes and sections; hollow drill bars and rods, of alloy or non-alloy steel.
Common questions
What is the value of alloy steel bars and shapes exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported alloy steel bars and shapes worth $336.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 360.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 138 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was down 31% on 2023.
Which countries buy alloy steel bars and shapes from Turkey?
Costa Rica was the largest buyer with 16% of the value ($53.9 million), followed by Germany (9%) and Israel (8%). The top three together account for 33%, out of 115 buyer countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 31% on the year.
What is the average export price of alloy steel bars and shapes per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.93 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $1.44 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of alloy steel bars and shapes from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $266.5 million in 2017 to $336.0 million in 2024, an increase of 26%. The peak was 2022 at $550.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import alloy steel bars and shapes?
Yes. Turkey imported $296.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Germany and Italy. That compares with exports of $336.0 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for alloy steel bars and shapes?
The HS code for alloy steel bars and shapes is heading 7228. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 7228.30 (69% of the value) and 7228.50 (12%). It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7228 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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