Copper rods exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of copper rods by Turkey reached $148.6 million in 2024 (17.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% 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 | $148.6M | 17.5K t |
| 2023 | $145.4M | 17.5K t |
| 2022 | $185.3M | 22.6K t |
| 2021 | $135.7M | 18.1K t |
| 2020 | $68.1M | 12.4K t |
| 2019 | $77.0M | 16.5K t |
| 2018 | $116.1M | 20.1K t |
| 2017 | $84.8M | 16.1K t |
Where Turkey exports copper rods to
Most of it went to Bulgaria (17%), Germany (16%), Italy (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+453% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | $25.3M | 17% |
| Germany | $24.0M | 16% |
| Italy | $18.5M | 12% |
| Spain | $17.7M | 12% |
| China | $11.4M | 7.7% |
| United States | $9.3M | 6.3% |
| Denmark | $4.0M | 2.7% |
| Czech Republic | $3.4M | 2.3% |
| Poland | $3.1M | 2.1% |
| Netherlands | $2.6M | 1.7% |
Product types under HS 7407
| 7407.21 | Copper: bars, rods and profiles, of copper-zinc base alloys (brass) | 65% |
| 7407.10 | Copper: bars, rods and profiles, of refined copper | 22% |
| 7407.29 | Copper: bars, rods and profiles, of copper alloys (other than copper-zinc base alloys) | 12% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7407.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.47 per kg, close to the world average of $9.24.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Copper rods imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $98.5 million of copper rods in 2024 (11.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were China (17%), Greece (10%), Iran (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 37%. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+177% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $16.4M | 17% |
| Greece | $10.1M | 10% |
| Iran | $9.6M | 9.8% |
| France | $9.3M | 9.4% |
| Uzbekistan | $8.4M | 8.6% |
| Azerbaijan | $7.5M | 7.6% |
| Japan | $7.4M | 7.5% |
| Italy | $6.8M | 7% |
| Bulgaria | $5.4M | 5.5% |
| Germany | $3.9M | 4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 7407: Copper; bars, rods and profiles.
Common questions
What is the value of copper rods exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported copper rods worth $148.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 138 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries buy copper rods from Turkey?
Bulgaria was the largest buyer with 17% of the value ($25.3 million), followed by Germany (16%) and Italy (12%). The top three together account for 46%, out of 119 buyer countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 453% on the year.
What is the average export price of copper rods per kg?
The average declared export value was about $8.47 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $9.24 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 exports of copper rods from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $84.8 million in 2017 to $148.6 million in 2024, an increase of 75%. The peak was 2022 at $185.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import copper rods?
Yes. Turkey imported $98.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Greece and Iran. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $50.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for copper rods?
The HS code for copper rods is heading 7407. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 7407.21 (65% of the value) and 7407.10 (22%). It sits in HS chapter 74 (copper and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7407 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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