Coated arc welding electrodes exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of coated arc welding electrodes by Turkey reached $61.6 million in 2024 (30.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 141 countries for exports of this product. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $61.6M | 30.5K t |
| 2023 | $63.5M | 29.1K t |
| 2022 | $56.4M | 28.2K t |
| 2021 | $44.9M | 27.8K t |
| 2020 | $40.8M | 28.4K t |
| 2019 | $37.3M | 25.5K t |
| 2018 | $36.2M | 24.5K t |
| 2017 | $32.2M | 25.1K t |
Where Turkey exports coated arc welding electrodes to
The largest buyer markets were Iraq (10%), Libya (9%), Azerbaijan (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 27%. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+231% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $6.4M | 10% |
| Libya | $5.4M | 8.7% |
| Azerbaijan | $5.1M | 8.3% |
| Georgia | $3.8M | 6.1% |
| Algeria | $3.0M | 4.9% |
| Russia | $2.7M | 4.4% |
| Turkmenistan | $2.7M | 4.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.1M | 3.5% |
| Morocco | $1.9M | 3.1% |
| Tajikistan | $1.6M | 2.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.02 per kg, close to the world average of $2.15.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Coated arc welding electrodes imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $7.5 million of coated arc welding electrodes in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from Sweden (26%), Germany (20%), Czech Republic (10%). Among the main suppliers, Romania grew fastest (+166% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | $2.0M | 26% |
| Germany | $1.5M | 20% |
| Czech Republic | $764K | 10% |
| China | $546K | 7.3% |
| United States | $542K | 7.2% |
| Austria | $509K | 6.8% |
| Ireland | $385K | 5.1% |
| France | $352K | 4.7% |
| Russia | $234K | 3.1% |
| Romania | $153K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey coated arc welding electrodes exports (HS 8311.10): 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 8311.10: Electrodes: coated, of base metal, for electric arc-welding.
Common questions
What is the value of coated arc welding electrodes exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported coated arc welding electrodes worth $61.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 30.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 141 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries buy coated arc welding electrodes from Turkey?
Iraq was the largest buyer with 10% of the value ($6.4 million), followed by Libya (9%) and Azerbaijan (8%). The top three together account for 27%, out of 145 buyer countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 231% on the year.
What is the average export price of coated arc welding electrodes per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.02 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $2.15 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of coated arc welding electrodes from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $32.2 million in 2017 to $61.6 million in 2024, an increase of 91%. The peak was 2023 at $63.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $46.6 million a year.
Does Turkey also import coated arc welding electrodes?
Yes. Turkey imported $7.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Sweden, Germany and the Czech Republic. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $54.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for coated arc welding electrodes?
The HS code for coated arc welding electrodes is subheading 8311.10. It sits in HS chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8311 page.
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