Coated steel sheets exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported coated steel sheets worth $1.33 billion (1.40 million tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Value rose 45% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $2.69 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 | $1.33B | 1.40M t |
| 2023 | $919.9M | 874.1K t |
| 2022 | $2.05B | 1.71M t |
| 2021 | $2.69B | 2.28M t |
| 2020 | $1.21B | 1.75M t |
| 2019 | $1.06B | 1.43M t |
| 2018 | $1.01B | 1.22M t |
| 2017 | $699.1M | 899.9K t |
Where Turkey exports coated steel sheets to
Most of it went to Ukraine (13%), Romania (11%), Greece (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 35%. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+327% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | $175.6M | 13% |
| Romania | $151.7M | 11% |
| Greece | $139.6M | 11% |
| Canada | $134.5M | 10% |
| Russia | $83.1M | 6.2% |
| United States | $80.3M | 6% |
| Italy | $70.4M | 5.3% |
| Bulgaria | $58.0M | 4.4% |
| Egypt | $41.3M | 3.1% |
| Spain | $40.1M | 3% |
Product types under HS 7210
| 7210.49 | Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, (not corrugated), plated or coated with zinc (not electrolytically) | 65% |
| 7210.70 | Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, painted, varnished or coated with plastics | 20% |
| 7210.12 | Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, plated or coated with tin, thickness of less than 0.5mm | 11% |
| 7210.90 | Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, plated or coated with materials n.e.c. in heading no. 7210 | 1.5% |
| 7210.50 | Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, plated or coated with chromium oxides or with chromium and chromium oxides | 1.1% |
| 7210.61 | Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, plated or coated with aluminium zinc-alloys | 0.4% |
| 7210.30 | Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, electrolytically plated or coated with zinc | 0.4% |
| 7210.41 | Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, corrugated, plated or coated with zinc (not electrolytically) | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7210.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.96 per kg, close to the world average of $0.99.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Coated steel sheets imports to Turkey
Imports of coated steel sheets by Turkey reached $936.1 million in 2024 (995.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. The largest suppliers were South Korea (32%), China (22%), Germany (12%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+54% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $298.1M | 32% |
| China | $210.1M | 23% |
| Germany | $116.1M | 12% |
| Belgium | $78.9M | 8.4% |
| France | $63.9M | 6.8% |
| Netherlands | $53.9M | 5.8% |
| Italy | $32.1M | 3.4% |
| Spain | $21.1M | 2.3% |
| Austria | $17.9M | 1.9% |
| Egypt | $8.4M | 0.9% |
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 7210: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width 600mm or more, clad, plated or coated.
Common questions
What is the value of coated steel sheets exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported coated steel sheets worth $1.33 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.40 million tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 160 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 45% on 2023.
Which countries buy coated steel sheets from Turkey?
Ukraine was the largest buyer with 13% of the value ($175.6 million), followed by Romania (11%) and Greece (10%). The top three together account for 35%, out of 130 buyer countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 327% on the year.
What is the average export price of coated steel sheets per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.96 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.99 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 coated steel sheets from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $699.1 million in 2017 to $1.33 billion in 2024, an increase of 91%. The peak was 2021 at $2.69 billion. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import coated steel sheets?
Yes. Turkey imported $936.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from South Korea, China and Germany. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $397.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for coated steel sheets?
The HS code for coated steel sheets is heading 7210. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 7210.49 (65% of the value) and 7210.70 (20%). It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7210 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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