Cold-finished alloy steel bar imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cold-finished alloy steel bar by Turkey reached $43.8 million in 2024 (18.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 30% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $72.6 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 | $43.8M | 18.0K t |
| 2023 | $62.8M | 24.1K t |
| 2022 | $72.6M | 27.4K t |
| 2021 | $61.0M | 25.7K t |
| 2020 | $39.8M | 20.4K t |
| 2019 | $38.9M | 18.4K t |
| 2018 | $40.6M | 18.7K t |
| 2017 | $29.3M | 15.3K t |
Where Turkey imports cold-finished alloy steel bar from
Most of the value came from Germany (33%), Austria (22%), Italy (11%). Among the main suppliers, Slovenia grew fastest (+61% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $14.3M | 33% |
| Austria | $9.8M | 22% |
| Italy | $4.7M | 11% |
| Sweden | $2.6M | 5.8% |
| United States | $2.4M | 5.5% |
| India | $2.3M | 5.1% |
| Switzerland | $1.8M | 4.2% |
| China | $1.7M | 3.8% |
| Spain | $1.4M | 3.1% |
| Slovenia | $875K | 2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.43 per kg, close to the world average of $2.27.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cold-finished alloy steel bar exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $41.4 million of cold-finished alloy steel bar in 2024 (33.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. The largest buyer markets were Norway (13%), Mexico (10%), United Kingdom (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 30%. Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest (+131% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $5.3M | 13% |
| Mexico | $4.2M | 10% |
| United Kingdom | $3.0M | 7.3% |
| Egypt | $2.3M | 5.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.2M | 5.2% |
| Germany | $2.0M | 4.8% |
| Brazil | $1.8M | 4.2% |
| Spain | $1.6M | 3.9% |
| Colombia | $1.3M | 3.3% |
| Bulgaria | $1.2M | 3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey cold-finished alloy steel bar imports (HS 7228.50): 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 7228.50: Steel, alloy: bars and rods, cold-formed or cold-finished.
Common questions
What is the value of cold-finished alloy steel bar imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported cold-finished alloy steel bar worth $43.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 173 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply cold-finished alloy steel bar to Turkey?
Germany was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($14.3 million), followed by Austria (22%) and Italy (11%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Slovenia grew fastest among the top ten, up 61% on the year.
What is the average import price of cold-finished alloy steel bar per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.43 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $2.27 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cold-finished alloy steel bar to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $29.3 million in 2017 to $43.8 million in 2024, an increase of 50%. The peak was 2022 at $72.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $48.6 million a year.
Does Turkey also export cold-finished alloy steel bar?
Yes. Turkey exported $41.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Norway, Mexico and the United Kingdom. That compares with imports of $43.8 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for cold-finished alloy steel bar?
The HS code for cold-finished alloy steel bar is subheading 7228.50. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7228 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Turkey. Tell us your product to see it live.
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