Alloy steel strips exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported alloy steel strips worth $53.9 million (35.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average.
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 | $53.9M | 35.8K t |
| 2023 | $53.9M | 35.3K t |
| 2022 | $56.2M | 30.7K t |
| 2021 | $43.5M | 33.8K t |
| 2020 | $32.1M | 97.8K t |
| 2019 | $34.6M | 30.1K t |
| 2018 | $37.7M | 30.5K t |
| 2017 | $20.5M | 9.4K t |
Where Turkey exports alloy steel strips to
Most of it went to Romania (31%), Ireland (14%), Morocco (6%). Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest (+909% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Romania | $16.7M | 31% |
| Ireland | $7.3M | 14% |
| Morocco | $3.0M | 5.5% |
| Egypt | $2.2M | 4.1% |
| Azerbaijan | $2.1M | 3.9% |
| Netherlands | $2.0M | 3.7% |
| Costa Rica | $1.8M | 3.4% |
| Switzerland | $1.8M | 3.4% |
| Hungary | $1.6M | 3% |
| Germany | $1.6M | 2.9% |
Product types under HS 7226
| 7226.11 | Steel, alloy: flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, of silicon-electrical steel, grain-oriented | 39% |
| 7226.99 | Steel, alloy: flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, n.e.c. in item no. 7226.9 | 34% |
| 7226.92 | Steel, alloy: flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, (excluding silicon-electrical or high speed steel), cold-rolled | 15% |
| 7226.91 | Steel, alloy: flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, (excluding silicon-electrical or high speed steel), hot-rolled | 8% |
| 7226.19 | Steel, alloy: flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, of silicon-electrical steel, other than grain-oriented | 4.2% |
| 7226.20 | Steel, alloy: flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, of high speed steel | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7226.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.51 per kg, 24% below the world average of $2.00, 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 strips imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $36.6 million of alloy steel strips in 2024 (21.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from Germany (44%), China (23%), France (9%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $16.1M | 44% |
| China | $8.3M | 23% |
| France | $3.2M | 8.7% |
| Italy | $2.4M | 6.5% |
| Austria | $1.3M | 3.6% |
| Romania | $1.2M | 3.4% |
| Japan | $600K | 1.6% |
| Russia | $578K | 1.6% |
| South Korea | $470K | 1.3% |
| Sweden | $317K | 0.9% |
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 7226: Alloy steel flat-rolled products, of a width of less than 600mm.
Common questions
What is the value of alloy steel strips exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported alloy steel strips worth $53.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 35.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 105 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 0% on 2023.
Which countries buy alloy steel strips from Turkey?
Romania was the largest buyer with 31% of the value ($16.7 million), followed by Ireland (14%) and Morocco (6%). The top three together account for 50%, out of 73 buyer countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 909% on the year.
What is the average export price of alloy steel strips per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.51 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $2.00 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 strips from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $20.5 million in 2017 to $53.9 million in 2024, an increase of 163%. The peak was 2022 at $56.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import alloy steel strips?
Yes. Turkey imported $36.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, China and France. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $17.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for alloy steel strips?
The HS code for alloy steel strips is heading 7226. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 7226.11 (39% of the value) and 7226.99 (34%). It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7226 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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