Cored wire for arc welding imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported cored wire for arc welding worth $22.1 million (7.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 10% more 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 | $22.1M | 7.8K t |
| 2023 | $20.2M | 7.3K t |
| 2022 | $22.2M | 7.8K t |
| 2021 | $16.0M | 5.9K t |
| 2020 | $14.6M | 5.6K t |
| 2019 | $14.7M | 5.5K t |
| 2018 | $14.1M | 4.0K t |
| 2017 | $13.9M | 6.8K t |
Where Turkey imports cored wire for arc welding from
South Korea alone supplied 57% of it. Among the main suppliers, Ireland grew fastest (+188% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $12.5M | 57% |
| Germany | $1.7M | 7.8% |
| China | $1.6M | 7.1% |
| Vietnam | $1.1M | 5.2% |
| Poland | $1.0M | 4.6% |
| Malaysia | $969K | 4.4% |
| Ireland | $831K | 3.8% |
| Netherlands | $495K | 2.2% |
| United Kingdom | $423K | 1.9% |
| Italy | $372K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.85 per kg, close to the world average of $2.86.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cored wire for arc welding exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $4.2 million of cored wire for arc welding in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Romania (15%), Portugal (8%), Algeria (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 30%. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+410% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Romania | $624K | 15% |
| Portugal | $352K | 8.3% |
| Algeria | $273K | 6.5% |
| Azerbaijan | $262K | 6.2% |
| Egypt | $187K | 4.4% |
| Serbia | $161K | 3.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $160K | 3.8% |
| Germany | $157K | 3.7% |
| Indonesia | $138K | 3.3% |
| Georgia | $125K | 3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey cored wire for arc welding imports (HS 8311.20): 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 8311.20: Wire: cored, of base metal, for electric arc-welding.
Common questions
What is the value of cored wire for arc welding imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported cored wire for arc welding worth $22.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 208 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply cored wire for arc welding to Turkey?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($12.5 million), followed by Germany (8%) and China (7%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Ireland grew fastest among the top ten, up 188% on the year.
What is the average import price of cored wire for arc welding per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.85 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.86 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cored wire for arc welding to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.9 million in 2017 to $22.1 million in 2024, an increase of 59%. The peak was 2022 at $22.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.2 million a year.
Does Turkey also export cored wire for arc welding?
Yes. Turkey exported $4.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Romania, Portugal and Algeria. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $17.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for cored wire for arc welding?
The HS code for cored wire for arc welding is subheading 8311.20. It sits in HS chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8311 page.
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