Cold-formed steel profile exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $31.1 million of cold-formed steel profile in 2024 (22.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Value rose 30% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average.
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 | $31.1M | 22.3K t |
| 2023 | $23.9M | 16.1K t |
| 2022 | $29.9M | 19.4K t |
| 2021 | $18.5M | 12.8K t |
| 2020 | $20.9M | 18.7K t |
| 2019 | $30.5M | 30.0K t |
| 2018 | $12.7M | 11.0K t |
| 2017 | $11.5M | 10.8K t |
Where Turkey exports cold-formed steel profile to
The largest buyer markets were Romania (18%), Egypt (13%), Bulgaria (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%. Among the main buyer markets, Romania grew fastest (+617% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Romania | $5.5M | 18% |
| Egypt | $4.2M | 13% |
| Bulgaria | $3.8M | 12% |
| Serbia | $2.0M | 6.4% |
| Georgia | $2.0M | 6.3% |
| Cyprus | $1.3M | 4.1% |
| Iraq | $1.1M | 3.6% |
| Azerbaijan | $801K | 2.6% |
| Greece | $668K | 2.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $530K | 1.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.40 per kg, close to the world average of $1.53.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cold-formed steel profile imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported cold-formed steel profile worth $3.9 million (1.5 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from Germany (43%), Austria (19%), Italy (10%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+62% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.7M | 43% |
| Austria | $741K | 19% |
| Italy | $402K | 10% |
| Hungary | $281K | 7.3% |
| Belgium | $236K | 6.1% |
| Switzerland | $219K | 5.7% |
| United States | $107K | 2.8% |
| India | $35K | 0.9% |
| Spain | $34K | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $33K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey cold-formed steel profile exports (HS 7216.61): 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 7216.61: Iron or non-alloy steel: angles, shapes and sections, cold-formed or cold-finished, obtained from flat-rolled products.
Common questions
What is the value of cold-formed steel profile exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported cold-formed steel profile worth $31.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 22.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 110 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 30% on 2023.
Which countries buy cold-formed steel profile from Turkey?
Romania was the largest buyer with 18% of the value ($5.5 million), followed by Egypt (13%) and Bulgaria (12%). The top three together account for 43%, out of 118 buyer countries in total. Romania grew fastest among the top ten, up 617% on the year.
What is the average export price of cold-formed steel profile per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.40 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $1.53 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of cold-formed steel profile from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $11.5 million in 2017 to $31.1 million in 2024, an increase of 169%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $22.4 million a year.
Does Turkey also import cold-formed steel profile?
Yes. Turkey imported $3.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, Austria and Italy. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $27.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for cold-formed steel profile?
The HS code for cold-formed steel profile is subheading 7216.61. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7216 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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