Cold-formed steel bar exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of cold-formed steel bar by Turkey reached $68.0 million in 2024 (77.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 100 countries. Value fell 16% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $118.9 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 | $68.0M | 77.1K t |
| 2023 | $80.6M | 79.4K t |
| 2022 | $118.9M | 104.8K t |
| 2021 | $94.1M | 93.6K t |
| 2020 | $49.5M | 72.5K t |
| 2019 | $58.6M | 79.7K t |
| 2018 | $64.3M | 73.0K t |
| 2017 | $41.2M | 61.0K t |
Where Turkey exports cold-formed steel bar to
The largest buyer markets were United Kingdom (9%), Saudi Arabia (7%), Romania (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 22%. Among the main buyer markets, Morocco grew fastest (+474% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $6.1M | 8.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $4.9M | 7.2% |
| Romania | $4.3M | 6.3% |
| Spain | $2.7M | 4% |
| Bulgaria | $2.7M | 3.9% |
| Morocco | $2.5M | 3.7% |
| Colombia | $2.5M | 3.6% |
| Ukraine | $2.2M | 3.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.0M | 3% |
| Serbia | $2.0M | 2.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.88 per kg, 28% below the world average of $1.23, 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-formed steel bar imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported cold-formed steel bar worth $7.7 million (5.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were Germany (39%), Italy (31%), Poland (8%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+115% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $3.0M | 39% |
| Italy | $2.4M | 31% |
| Poland | $626K | 8.1% |
| Spain | $499K | 6.5% |
| Romania | $320K | 4.2% |
| China | $256K | 3.3% |
| Portugal | $148K | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $100K | 1.3% |
| United States | $83K | 1.1% |
| Sweden | $75K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey cold-formed steel bar exports (HS 7215.50): 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 7215.50: Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, n.e.c. in chapter 72, cold-formed or cold-finished, (not free-cutting).
Common questions
What is the value of cold-formed steel bar exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported cold-formed steel bar worth $68.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 77.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 100 countries worldwide, with 6% of world exports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries buy cold-formed steel bar from Turkey?
The United Kingdom was the largest buyer with 9% of the value ($6.1 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (7%) and Romania (6%). The top three together account for 22%, out of 120 buyer countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 474% on the year.
What is the average export price of cold-formed steel bar per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.88 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $1.23 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of cold-formed steel bar from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $41.2 million in 2017 to $68.0 million in 2024, an increase of 65%. The peak was 2022 at $118.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $71.9 million a year.
Does Turkey also import cold-formed steel bar?
Yes. Turkey imported $7.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, Italy and Poland. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $60.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for cold-formed steel bar?
The HS code for cold-formed steel bar is subheading 7215.50. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7215 page.
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