Cold-finished stainless bar imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cold-finished stainless bar by Turkey reached $127.2 million in 2024 (41.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 184 countries. That is 21% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $167.0 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 | $127.2M | 41.4K t |
| 2023 | $161.5M | 49.2K t |
| 2022 | $167.0M | 44.5K t |
| 2021 | $136.6M | 47.0K t |
| 2020 | $91.2M | 36.8K t |
| 2019 | $102.6M | 39.5K t |
| 2018 | $100.7M | 35.6K t |
| 2017 | $74.2M | 27.1K t |
Where Turkey imports cold-finished stainless bar from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+52% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $70.8M | 56% |
| Italy | $19.2M | 15% |
| Germany | $13.1M | 10% |
| China | $7.4M | 5.8% |
| France | $5.9M | 4.6% |
| Switzerland | $2.9M | 2.3% |
| United States | $2.5M | 2% |
| Taiwan | $1.5M | 1.2% |
| Czech Republic | $1.2M | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $677K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.07 per kg, 36% below the world average of $4.78, 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.
Cold-finished stainless bar exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $14.1 million of cold-finished stainless bar in 2024 (8.9 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Gambia (14%), Serbia (8%), United Arab Emirates (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 29%. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gambia | $2.0M | 14% |
| Serbia | $1.1M | 7.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.1M | 7.6% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $931K | 6.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $798K | 5.7% |
| Greece | $733K | 5.2% |
| Belarus | $632K | 4.5% |
| Ukraine | $601K | 4.3% |
| Bulgaria | $563K | 4% |
| Romania | $525K | 3.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey cold-finished stainless bar imports (HS 7222.20): 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 7222.20: Steel, stainless: bars and rods, cold-formed or cold-finished.
Common questions
What is the value of cold-finished stainless bar imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported cold-finished stainless bar worth $127.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 41.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 184 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply cold-finished stainless bar to Turkey?
India was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($70.8 million), followed by Italy (15%) and Germany (10%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 52% on the year.
What is the average import price of cold-finished stainless bar per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.07 per kg in 2024, 36% below the world average of $4.78 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 stainless bar to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $74.2 million in 2017 to $127.2 million in 2024, an increase of 72%. The peak was 2022 at $167.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $120.1 million a year.
Does Turkey also export cold-finished stainless bar?
Yes. Turkey exported $14.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Gambia, Serbia and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $113.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for cold-finished stainless bar?
The HS code for cold-finished stainless bar is subheading 7222.20. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7222 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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