Expanded metal exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of expanded metal by Turkey reached $2.3 million in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 20% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 33% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $2.9 million.
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 | $2.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $682K | 679 t |
| 2018 | $767K | 500 t |
| 2017 | $310K | 184 t |
Where Turkey exports expanded metal to
Most of it went to Tunisia (17%), Ghana (11%), United States (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 36%. Among the main buyer markets, Iraq grew fastest (+233% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tunisia | $383K | 17% |
| Ghana | $259K | 11% |
| United States | $175K | 7.7% |
| France | $128K | 5.6% |
| Georgia | $126K | 5.6% |
| Finland | $102K | 4.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $101K | 4.5% |
| Iraq | $101K | 4.4% |
| Albania | $94K | 4.2% |
| Azerbaijan | $71K | 3.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.77 per kg, close to the world average of $1.93.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Expanded metal imports to Turkey
Imports of expanded metal by Turkey reached $1.1 million in 2024 (571 tonnes). One supplier dominates: China accounted for 51% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $582K | 51% |
| Germany | $165K | 14% |
| Spain | $135K | 12% |
| Russia | $81K | 7.1% |
| France | $56K | 4.9% |
| Italy | $52K | 4.5% |
| Kazakhstan | $29K | 2.5% |
| Poland | $21K | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $14K | 1.2% |
| Austria | $5K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey expanded metal exports (HS 7314.50): 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 7314.50: Iron or steel: expanded metal.
Common questions
What is the value of expanded metal exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported expanded metal worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 116 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries buy expanded metal from Turkey?
Tunisia was the largest buyer with 17% of the value ($382 thousand), followed by Ghana (11%) and the United States (8%). The top three together account for 36%, out of 52 buyer countries in total. Iraq grew fastest among the top ten, up 233% on the year.
What is the average export price of expanded metal per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.77 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $1.93 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of expanded metal from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $310 thousand in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 630%. The peak was 2022 at $2.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.6 million a year.
Does Turkey also import expanded metal?
Yes. Turkey imported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Germany and Spain. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for expanded metal?
The HS code for expanded metal is subheading 7314.50. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7314 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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