Alloy steel sheet imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $1.68 billion of alloy steel sheet in 2024 (1.46 million tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 204 countries. Value fell 22% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $2.24 billion.
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 | $1.68B | 1.46M t |
| 2023 | $2.16B | 1.75M t |
| 2022 | $2.24B | 1.52M t |
| 2021 | $1.71B | 1.58M t |
| 2020 | $1.01B | 1.33M t |
| 2019 | $1.04B | 1.19M t |
| 2018 | $1.31B | 1.42M t |
| 2017 | $1.22B | 1.68M t |
Where Turkey imports alloy steel sheet from
Most of the value came from China (26%), South Korea (13%), France (11%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $444.1M | 27% |
| South Korea | $211.7M | 13% |
| France | $186.3M | 11% |
| Sweden | $139.8M | 8.3% |
| Japan | $129.0M | 7.7% |
| Austria | $115.9M | 6.9% |
| Belgium | $87.3M | 5.2% |
| Spain | $82.1M | 4.9% |
| Germany | $71.7M | 4.3% |
| Russia | $71.5M | 4.3% |
Product types under HS 7225
| 7225.92 | Steel, alloy: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, n.e.c. in heading no. 7225, plated or coated with zinc (other than electrolytically) | 21% |
| 7225.11 | Steel, alloy: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, of silicon-electrical steel, grain-oriented | 19% |
| 7225.99 | Steel, alloy: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, n.e.c. in heading no. 7225, (other than plated or coated with zinc) | 19% |
| 7225.40 | Steel, alloy: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, not in coils | 13% |
| 7225.30 | Steel, alloy: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, in coils | 12% |
| 7225.50 | Steel, alloy: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled | 8.9% |
| 7225.19 | Steel, alloy: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, of silicon-electrical steel, (other than grain-oriented) | 6.4% |
| 7225.91 | Steel, alloy: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, n.e.c. in heading no. 7225, electrolytically plated or coated with zinc | 1.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7225.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.15 per kg, close to the world average of $1.14.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Alloy steel sheet exports from Turkey
Exports of alloy steel sheet by Turkey reached $131.1 million in 2024 (142.5 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Romania (43%), Iraq (15%), Bulgaria (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest (+304% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Romania | $55.8M | 43% |
| Iraq | $19.7M | 15% |
| Bulgaria | $10.4M | 7.9% |
| Morocco | $9.9M | 7.5% |
| Netherlands | $5.9M | 4.5% |
| Canada | $3.7M | 2.8% |
| Lebanon | $2.6M | 2% |
| Egypt | $2.3M | 1.8% |
| United States | $1.7M | 1.3% |
| Italy | $1.6M | 1.3% |
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 7225: Alloy steel flat-rolled products, of a width 600mm or more.
Common questions
What is the value of alloy steel sheet imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported alloy steel sheet worth $1.68 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.46 million tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 204 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply alloy steel sheet to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($444.1 million), followed by South Korea (13%) and France (11%). The top three together account for 50%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 14% on the year.
What is the average import price of alloy steel sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.15 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.14 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 imports of alloy steel sheet to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.22 billion in 2017 to $1.68 billion in 2024, an increase of 37%. The peak was 2022 at $2.24 billion. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export alloy steel sheet?
Yes. Turkey exported $131.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Romania, Iraq and Bulgaria. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $1.55 billion a year.
What is the HS code for alloy steel sheet?
The HS code for alloy steel sheet is heading 7225. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 7225.92 (21% of the value) and 7225.11 (19%). It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7225 page.
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