Barbed wire exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of barbed wire by Turkey reached $21.4 million in 2024 (14.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 118 countries. That is 14% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% 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 | $21.4M | 14.5K t |
| 2023 | $18.8M | 11.0K t |
| 2022 | $24.4M | 13.9K t |
| 2021 | $18.4M | 11.1K t |
| 2020 | $14.5M | 11.3K t |
| 2019 | $8.8M | 6.0K t |
| 2018 | $7.9M | 5.8K t |
| 2017 | $4.6M | 3.5K t |
Where Turkey exports barbed wire to
Most of it went to Serbia (21%), Germany (9%), Belgium (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 36%. Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+293% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Serbia | $4.5M | 21% |
| Germany | $1.8M | 8.6% |
| Belgium | $1.4M | 6.4% |
| Ukraine | $1.3M | 6.3% |
| Iraq | $1.3M | 5.9% |
| Libya | $751K | 3.5% |
| Palestine | $721K | 3.4% |
| France | $715K | 3.3% |
| Italy | $519K | 2.4% |
| Spain | $500K | 2.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.48 per kg, close to the world average of $1.50.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Barbed wire imports to Turkey
Imports of barbed wire by Turkey reached $316 thousand in 2024 (199 tonnes). One supplier dominates: China accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+108% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $207K | 65% |
| Italy | $28K | 8.9% |
| Russia | $22K | 7% |
| Hong Kong | $22K | 6.9% |
| Germany | $19K | 5.9% |
| Belgium | $4K | 1.3% |
| United States | $3K | 0.8% |
| South Africa | $2K | 0.8% |
| Greece | $2K | 0.7% |
| Japan | $2K | 0.6% |
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 7313: Barbed wire of iron or steel; twisted hoop or single flat wire, barbed or not and loosely twisted double wire, of a kind used for fencing, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of barbed wire exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported barbed wire worth $21.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 118 countries worldwide, with 7% of world exports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries buy barbed wire from Turkey?
Serbia was the largest buyer with 21% of the value ($4.5 million), followed by Germany (9%) and Belgium (6%). The top three together account for 36%, out of 115 buyer countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 293% on the year.
What is the average export price of barbed wire per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.48 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.50 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 barbed wire from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $4.6 million in 2017 to $21.4 million in 2024, an increase of 371%. The peak was 2022 at $24.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import barbed wire?
Yes. Turkey imported $316 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Italy and Russia. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $21.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for barbed wire?
The HS code for barbed wire is heading 7313. In Turkey all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 7313.00. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7313 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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