Cold-rolled high-carbon steel strip imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported cold-rolled high-carbon steel strip worth $35.2 million (19.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 161 countries for imports of this product. That is 15% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $35.2M | 19.8K t |
| 2023 | $41.6M | 23.1K t |
| 2022 | $39.5M | 20.5K t |
| 2021 | $31.8M | 20.1K t |
| 2020 | $18.5M | 13.2K t |
| 2019 | $21.2M | 14.2K t |
| 2018 | $32.1M | 27.0K t |
| 2017 | $31.4M | 26.4K t |
Where Turkey imports cold-rolled high-carbon steel strip from
The largest suppliers were Germany (32%), India (19%), Italy (13%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $11.1M | 32% |
| India | $6.6M | 19% |
| Italy | $4.7M | 13% |
| Sweden | $4.6M | 13% |
| France | $2.6M | 7.5% |
| South Korea | $2.3M | 6.6% |
| China | $2.1M | 5.9% |
| Austria | $576K | 1.6% |
| Romania | $218K | 0.6% |
| Japan | $123K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.78 per kg, close to the world average of $1.68.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cold-rolled high-carbon steel strip exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $12.8 million of cold-rolled high-carbon steel strip in 2024 (20.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Morocco (46%), Tanzania (10%), Italy (6%). Among the main buyer markets, Greece grew fastest (+828% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $5.9M | 46% |
| Tanzania | $1.3M | 10% |
| Italy | $746K | 5.8% |
| Tunisia | $485K | 3.8% |
| Iran | $464K | 3.6% |
| United Kingdom | $369K | 2.9% |
| Azerbaijan | $341K | 2.7% |
| Greece | $302K | 2.4% |
| Ukraine | $287K | 2.2% |
| Bulgaria | $275K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey cold-rolled high-carbon steel strip imports (HS 7211.29): 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 7211.29: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, cold-rolled, of a width less than 600mm, containing by weight 0.25% or more of carbon.
Common questions
What is the value of cold-rolled high-carbon steel strip imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported cold-rolled high-carbon steel strip worth $35.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 161 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply cold-rolled high-carbon steel strip to Turkey?
Germany was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($11.1 million), followed by India (19%) and Italy (13%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Romania grew fastest among the top ten, up 183% on the year.
What is the average import price of cold-rolled high-carbon steel strip per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.78 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $1.68 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cold-rolled high-carbon steel strip to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $31.4 million in 2017 to $35.2 million in 2024, an increase of 12%. The peak was 2023 at $41.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $31.4 million a year.
Does Turkey also export cold-rolled high-carbon steel strip?
Yes. Turkey exported $12.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Morocco, Tanzania and Italy. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $22.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for cold-rolled high-carbon steel strip?
The HS code for cold-rolled high-carbon steel strip is subheading 7211.29. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7211 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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