Alloy steel wire exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported alloy steel wire worth $120.9 million (112.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 114 countries. Value fell 23% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $306.0 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 | $120.9M | 112.4K t |
| 2023 | $156.8M | 137.4K t |
| 2022 | $306.0M | 256.4K t |
| 2021 | $278.5M | 238.8K t |
| 2020 | $132.8M | 173.2K t |
| 2019 | $73.7M | 76.5K t |
| 2018 | $47.1M | 44.7K t |
| 2017 | $65.2M | 77.6K t |
Where Turkey exports alloy steel wire to
Most of it went to Italy (12%), Spain (9%), Poland (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 28%.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $14.1M | 12% |
| Spain | $10.7M | 8.9% |
| Poland | $9.3M | 7.7% |
| Germany | $7.8M | 6.5% |
| Netherlands | $5.6M | 4.6% |
| Romania | $5.2M | 4.3% |
| Portugal | $5.2M | 4.3% |
| Bulgaria | $5.1M | 4.2% |
| United Kingdom | $4.1M | 3.4% |
| France | $4.1M | 3.4% |
Product types under HS 7229
| 7229.90 | Steel, alloy: wire, of materials other than silico-manganese steel | 75% |
| 7229.20 | Steel, alloy: wire, of silico-manganese steel | 25% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7229.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.08 per kg, 33% below the world average of $1.62, 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 wire imports to Turkey
Imports of alloy steel wire by Turkey reached $44.7 million in 2024 (26.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. The largest suppliers were China (31%), Germany (21%), Czech Republic (15%). Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest (+451% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $13.7M | 31% |
| Germany | $9.4M | 21% |
| Czech Republic | $6.7M | 15% |
| Italy | $4.2M | 9.5% |
| Portugal | $2.9M | 6.6% |
| South Korea | $1.6M | 3.6% |
| Sweden | $1.6M | 3.5% |
| Vietnam | $1.0M | 2.3% |
| Belgium | $787K | 1.8% |
| Spain | $466K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 7229: Wire of other alloy steel.
Common questions
What is the value of alloy steel wire exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported alloy steel wire worth $120.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 112.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 114 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries buy alloy steel wire from Turkey?
Italy was the largest buyer with 12% of the value ($14.1 million), followed by Spain (9%) and Poland (8%). The top three together account for 28%, out of 124 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of alloy steel wire per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.08 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $1.62 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 wire from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $65.2 million in 2017 to $120.9 million in 2024, an increase of 86%. The peak was 2022 at $306.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import alloy steel wire?
Yes. Turkey imported $44.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Germany and the Czech Republic. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $76.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for alloy steel wire?
The HS code for alloy steel wire is heading 7229. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 7229.90 (75% of the value) and 7229.20 (25%). It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7229 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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