Carbon steel seamless drill pipe imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $8.2 million of carbon steel seamless drill pipe in 2024 (6.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 36% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $14.3 million.
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 | $8.2M | 6.9K t |
| 2023 | $6.0M | 6.3K t |
| 2022 | $7.0M | 4.1K t |
| 2021 | $13.2M | 8.2K t |
| 2020 | $6.1M | 2.7K t |
| 2019 | $14.2M | 8.9K t |
| 2018 | $11.9M | 6.8K t |
| 2017 | $14.3M | 13.8K t |
Where Turkey imports carbon steel seamless drill pipe from
China alone supplied 85% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+148% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.9M | 85% |
| United States | $701K | 8.6% |
| Germany | $198K | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $86K | 1.1% |
| Serbia | $47K | 0.6% |
| Russia | $41K | 0.5% |
| Azerbaijan | $32K | 0.4% |
| Iran | $32K | 0.4% |
| Georgia | $29K | 0.4% |
| South Africa | $26K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.18 per kg, 61% below the world average of $3.01, 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.
Carbon steel seamless drill pipe exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $830 thousand of carbon steel seamless drill pipe in 2024 (517 tonnes). Most of it went to Syria (34%), Algeria (12%), Saudi Arabia (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Syria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Syria | $282K | 34% |
| Algeria | $99K | 12% |
| Saudi Arabia | $69K | 8.3% |
| Azerbaijan | $62K | 7.4% |
| Uzbekistan | $47K | 5.6% |
| Iraq | $41K | 4.9% |
| Georgia | $40K | 4.8% |
| Morocco | $34K | 4.1% |
| United States | $24K | 2.8% |
| Burundi | $18K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey carbon steel seamless drill pipe imports (HS 7304.23): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 7304.23: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron or stainless steel): seamless, drill pipe, of a kind used in drilling for oil or gas.
Common questions
What is the value of carbon steel seamless drill pipe imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported carbon steel seamless drill pipe worth $8.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 175 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply carbon steel seamless drill pipe to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 85% of the value ($6.9 million), followed by the United States (9%) and Germany (2%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 492% on the year.
What is the average import price of carbon steel seamless drill pipe per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.18 per kg in 2024, 61% below the world average of $3.01 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of carbon steel seamless drill pipe to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.3 million in 2017 to $8.2 million in 2024, a fall of 43%. The peak was 2017 at $14.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.1 million a year.
Does Turkey also export carbon steel seamless drill pipe?
Yes. Turkey exported $830 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Syria, Algeria and Saudi Arabia. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $7.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for carbon steel seamless drill pipe?
The HS code for carbon steel seamless drill pipe is subheading 7304.23. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7304 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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