Coated steel strips exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of coated steel strips by Turkey reached $99.3 million in 2024 (93.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $177.2 million.
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 | $99.3M | 93.4K t |
| 2023 | $99.5M | 86.2K t |
| 2022 | $177.2M | 137.0K t |
| 2021 | $154.4M | 121.2K t |
| 2020 | $68.4M | 87.8K t |
| 2019 | $84.3M | 102.6K t |
| 2018 | $70.0M | 77.2K t |
| 2017 | $45.7M | 49.3K t |
Where Turkey exports coated steel strips to
The largest buyer markets were Romania (26%), Serbia (6%), Canada (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 37%. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+172% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Romania | $25.4M | 26% |
| Serbia | $6.1M | 6.2% |
| Canada | $5.5M | 5.5% |
| Egypt | $5.2M | 5.2% |
| United States | $5.1M | 5.1% |
| Tunisia | $4.2M | 4.2% |
| Greece | $4.0M | 4% |
| Ukraine | $4.0M | 4% |
| Morocco | $3.8M | 3.9% |
| Bulgaria | $3.3M | 3.4% |
Product types under HS 7212
| 7212.30 | Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, plated or coated with zinc (not electrolytically) | 77% |
| 7212.40 | Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, painted, varnished or coated with plastics | 18% |
| 7212.20 | Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, of a width less than 600mm, electrolytically plated or coated with zinc | 2% |
| 7212.50 | Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, plated or coated, (excluding tin, zinc or plastic) | 1.5% |
| 7212.10 | Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, plated or coated with tin | 1.3% |
| 7212.60 | Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, clad | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7212.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.06 per kg, close to the world average of $1.22.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Coated steel strips imports to Turkey
Imports of coated steel strips by Turkey reached $78.9 million in 2024 (69.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. The largest suppliers were China (40%), Germany (24%), South Korea (13%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $31.8M | 40% |
| Germany | $18.7M | 24% |
| South Korea | $10.1M | 13% |
| Italy | $3.9M | 4.9% |
| Spain | $3.0M | 3.8% |
| Thailand | $2.9M | 3.6% |
| Belgium | $2.1M | 2.7% |
| Japan | $1.2M | 1.6% |
| Russia | $895K | 1.1% |
| Slovakia | $808K | 1% |
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 7212: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width less than 600mm, clad, plated or coated.
Common questions
What is the value of coated steel strips exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported coated steel strips worth $99.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 93.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 125 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 0% on 2023.
Which countries buy coated steel strips from Turkey?
Romania was the largest buyer with 26% of the value ($25.4 million), followed by Serbia (6%) and Canada (6%). The top three together account for 37%, out of 110 buyer countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 172% on the year.
What is the average export price of coated steel strips per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.06 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $1.22 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 strips from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $45.7 million in 2017 to $99.3 million in 2024, an increase of 117%. The peak was 2022 at $177.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import coated steel strips?
Yes. Turkey imported $78.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Germany and South Korea. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $20.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for coated steel strips?
The HS code for coated steel strips is heading 7212. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 7212.30 (77% of the value) and 7212.40 (18%). It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7212 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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