Cold-rolled steel sheets imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported cold-rolled steel sheets worth $564.4 million (774.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 203 countries for imports of this product. That is 20% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $738.0 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 | $564.4M | 774.1K t |
| 2023 | $708.2M | 906.9K t |
| 2022 | $699.8M | 706.4K t |
| 2021 | $738.0M | 812.4K t |
| 2020 | $354.2M | 701.9K t |
| 2019 | $435.6M | 730.8K t |
| 2018 | $569.5M | 858.7K t |
| 2017 | $574.3M | 1.00M t |
Where Turkey imports cold-rolled steel sheets from
Most of the value came from South Korea (28%), China (22%), Russia (20%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $159.9M | 28% |
| China | $126.2M | 22% |
| Russia | $113.9M | 20% |
| Spain | $41.0M | 7.3% |
| France | $27.2M | 4.8% |
| Belgium | $22.4M | 4% |
| Netherlands | $20.3M | 3.6% |
| Austria | $8.3M | 1.5% |
| Sweden | $8.0M | 1.4% |
| Italy | $7.5M | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 7209
| 7209.17 | Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness of 0.5mm or more but not exceeding 1mm | 48% |
| 7209.16 | Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness exceeding 1mm but less than 3mm | 40% |
| 7209.18 | Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness of less than 0.5mm | 10% |
| 7209.26 | Iron or non-alloy steel: (not in coils), flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness exceeding 1mm but less than 3mm | 0.7% |
| 7209.15 | Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness of 3mm or more | 0.7% |
| 7209.27 | Iron or non-alloy steel: (not in coils), flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness of 0.5mm or more but not exceeding 1mm | 0.3% |
| 7209.90 | Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, n.e.c. in heading no. 7209 | 0.2% |
| 7209.25 | Iron or non-alloy steel: (not in coils), flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness of 3mm or more | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7209.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.73 per kg, close to the world average of $0.81.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cold-rolled steel sheets exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported cold-rolled steel sheets worth $537.7 million (710.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 119 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to Italy (14%), Canada (13%), Spain (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 40%. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+185% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $77.6M | 14% |
| Canada | $68.9M | 13% |
| Spain | $66.0M | 12% |
| North Macedonia | $62.4M | 12% |
| Greece | $47.7M | 8.9% |
| Ukraine | $43.9M | 8.2% |
| Bulgaria | $34.2M | 6.4% |
| Romania | $30.7M | 5.7% |
| United States | $23.9M | 4.4% |
| Egypt | $17.8M | 3.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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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 7209: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled (cold-reduced), not clad, plated or coated.
Common questions
What is the value of cold-rolled steel sheets imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported cold-rolled steel sheets worth $564.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 774.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 203 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply cold-rolled steel sheets to Turkey?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($159.9 million), followed by China (22%) and Russia (20%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 59% on the year.
What is the average import price of cold-rolled steel sheets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.73 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $0.81 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of cold-rolled steel sheets to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $574.3 million in 2017 to $564.4 million in 2024, a fall of 2%. The peak was 2021 at $738.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export cold-rolled steel sheets?
Yes. Turkey exported $537.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, Canada and Spain. That compares with imports of $564.4 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for cold-rolled steel sheets?
The HS code for cold-rolled steel sheets is heading 7209. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 7209.17 (48% of the value) and 7209.16 (40%). It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7209 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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