Alloy steel ingots exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $106.8 million of alloy steel ingots in 2024 (64.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Value fell 28% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $148.5 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 | $106.8M | 64.5K t |
| 2023 | $148.5M | 78.3K t |
| 2022 | $131.8M | 63.6K t |
| 2021 | $136.0M | 74.9K t |
| 2020 | $77.0M | 48.1K t |
| 2019 | $88.0M | 58.0K t |
| 2018 | $111.7M | 65.5K t |
| 2017 | $62.1M | 37.6K t |
Where Turkey exports alloy steel ingots to
The largest buyer markets were Germany (41%), Romania (19%), India (5%). Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+320% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $44.0M | 41% |
| Romania | $20.4M | 19% |
| India | $5.4M | 5.1% |
| Italy | $4.5M | 4.2% |
| United Kingdom | $4.0M | 3.8% |
| Belgium | $3.3M | 3.1% |
| Netherlands | $3.2M | 3% |
| Austria | $3.2M | 3% |
| France | $2.5M | 2.3% |
| Singapore | $2.5M | 2.3% |
Product types under HS 7224
| 7224.90 | Steel, alloy: semi-finished products | 98% |
| 7224.10 | Steel, alloy: ingots and other primary forms | 1.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7224.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.66 per kg, 64% above the world average of $1.01. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Alloy steel ingots imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported alloy steel ingots worth $25.0 million (31.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from Ukraine (23%), Italy (21%), Germany (21%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | $5.7M | 23% |
| Italy | $5.2M | 21% |
| Germany | $5.2M | 21% |
| Vietnam | $3.9M | 16% |
| Croatia | $1.9M | 7.6% |
| China | $778K | 3.1% |
| Austria | $735K | 2.9% |
| Egypt | $432K | 1.7% |
| Russia | $270K | 1.1% |
| Sweden | $163K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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 7224: Alloy steel in ingots or other primary forms, semi-finished products of other alloy steel.
Common questions
What is the value of alloy steel ingots exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported alloy steel ingots worth $106.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 64.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 86 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries buy alloy steel ingots from Turkey?
Germany was the largest buyer with 41% of the value ($44.0 million), followed by Romania (19%) and India (5%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 49 buyer countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 320% on the year.
What is the average export price of alloy steel ingots per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.66 per kg in 2024, 64% above the world average of $1.01 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 ingots from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $62.1 million in 2017 to $106.8 million in 2024, an increase of 72%. The peak was 2023 at $148.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import alloy steel ingots?
Yes. Turkey imported $25.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Ukraine, Italy and Germany. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $81.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for alloy steel ingots?
The HS code for alloy steel ingots is heading 7224. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 7224.90 (98% of the value) and 7224.10 (2%). It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7224 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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