Alloy steel scrap imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $255.7 million of alloy steel scrap in 2024 (626.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 124 countries. Value rose 28% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $255.7M | 626.9K t |
| 2023 | $200.4M | 396.8K t |
| 2022 | $284.0M | 562.9K t |
| 2021 | $297.9M | 607.3K t |
| 2020 | $170.2M | 417.9K t |
| 2019 | $83.5M | 254.4K t |
| 2018 | $140.0M | 343.8K t |
| 2017 | $162.0M | 400.8K t |
Where Turkey imports alloy steel scrap from
Most of the value came from Canada (46%), Poland (16%), France (11%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+130% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $117.5M | 46% |
| Poland | $41.6M | 16% |
| France | $28.7M | 11% |
| Lithuania | $20.7M | 8.1% |
| Italy | $13.9M | 5.4% |
| Bulgaria | $12.9M | 5% |
| United Kingdom | $6.7M | 2.6% |
| Estonia | $6.4M | 2.5% |
| Israel | $4.0M | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $1.9M | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.41 per kg, close to the world average of $0.47.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Alloy steel scrap exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $8.2 million of alloy steel scrap in 2024 (6.1 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to South Korea (41%), Germany (17%), India (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $3.4M | 41% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 17% |
| India | $1.1M | 14% |
| China | $886K | 11% |
| Netherlands | $423K | 5.2% |
| Austria | $302K | 3.7% |
| Taiwan | $269K | 3.3% |
| Belgium | $144K | 1.8% |
| Poland | $136K | 1.7% |
| Japan | $71K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey alloy steel scrap imports (HS 7204.29): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 7204.29: Ferrous waste and scrap: of alloy steel (excluding stainless).
Common questions
What is the value of alloy steel scrap imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported alloy steel scrap worth $255.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 626.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 124 countries worldwide, with 11% of world imports. The value was up 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply alloy steel scrap to Turkey?
Canada was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($117.5 million), followed by Poland (16%) and France (11%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 130% on the year.
What is the average import price of alloy steel scrap per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.41 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $0.47 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of alloy steel scrap to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $162.0 million in 2017 to $255.7 million in 2024, an increase of 58%. The peak was 2021 at $297.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $199.2 million a year.
Does Turkey also export alloy steel scrap?
Yes. Turkey exported $8.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Korea, Germany and India. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $247.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for alloy steel scrap?
The HS code for alloy steel scrap is subheading 7204.29. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7204 page.
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