Aluminium rods exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported aluminium rods worth $1.72 billion (365.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 167 countries. That is 8% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $2.38 billion.
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 | $1.72B | 365.4K t |
| 2023 | $1.87B | 376.8K t |
| 2022 | $2.38B | 434.9K t |
| 2021 | $1.78B | 405.3K t |
| 2020 | $989.2M | 270.0K t |
| 2019 | $873.0M | 229.1K t |
| 2018 | $821.2M | 197.9K t |
| 2017 | $668.6M | 168.6K t |
Where Turkey exports aluminium rods to
The largest buyer markets were Germany (23%), Iraq (13%), Poland (5%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 41%.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $387.9M | 23% |
| Iraq | $224.0M | 13% |
| Poland | $94.2M | 5.5% |
| Netherlands | $74.2M | 4.3% |
| Czech Republic | $70.0M | 4.1% |
| Bulgaria | $56.7M | 3.3% |
| United States | $56.4M | 3.3% |
| Austria | $43.2M | 2.5% |
| Serbia | $41.2M | 2.4% |
| Georgia | $41.0M | 2.4% |
Product types under HS 7604
| 7604.29 | Aluminium: alloys, bars, rods and profiles, other than hollow | 66% |
| 7604.21 | Aluminium: alloys, hollow profiles | 32% |
| 7604.10 | Aluminium: (not alloyed), bars, rods and profiles | 2.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7604.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.70 per kg, close to the world average of $4.88.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Aluminium rods imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported aluminium rods worth $114.2 million (20.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from China (35%), Germany (12%), Romania (7%). Among the main suppliers, Iran grew fastest (+100% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $40.0M | 35% |
| Germany | $14.0M | 12% |
| Romania | $7.9M | 6.9% |
| United States | $7.5M | 6.6% |
| Russia | $6.7M | 5.9% |
| Italy | $4.7M | 4.1% |
| Netherlands | $3.8M | 3.3% |
| Greece | $3.7M | 3.3% |
| Iran | $2.9M | 2.6% |
| South Korea | $2.9M | 2.5% |
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 7604: Aluminium; bars, rods and profiles.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium rods exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported aluminium rods worth $1.72 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 365.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 167 countries worldwide, with 8% of world exports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries buy aluminium rods from Turkey?
Germany was the largest buyer with 23% of the value ($387.9 million), followed by Iraq (13%) and Poland (5%). The top three together account for 41%, out of 164 buyer countries in total. Serbia grew fastest among the top ten, up 26% on the year.
What is the average export price of aluminium rods per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.70 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $4.88 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 aluminium rods from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $668.6 million in 2017 to $1.72 billion in 2024, an increase of 157%. The peak was 2022 at $2.38 billion. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import aluminium rods?
Yes. Turkey imported $114.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Germany and Romania. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.60 billion a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium rods?
The HS code for aluminium rods is heading 7604. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 7604.29 (66% of the value) and 7604.21 (32%). It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7604 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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