Ferro-alloys imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of ferro-alloys by Turkey reached $832.9 million in 2024 (558.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $1.18 billion.
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 | $832.9M | 558.1K t |
| 2023 | $837.3M | 512.5K t |
| 2022 | $1.18B | 535.1K t |
| 2021 | $948.6M | 570.3K t |
| 2020 | $529.3M | 472.8K t |
| 2019 | $579.8M | 428.0K t |
| 2018 | $694.2M | 465.8K t |
| 2017 | $690.9M | 530.4K t |
Where Turkey imports ferro-alloys from
The largest suppliers were Georgia (17%), India (16%), Russia (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 47%. Among the main suppliers, Georgia grew fastest (+273% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $143.8M | 17% |
| India | $137.1M | 17% |
| Russia | $108.6M | 13% |
| Norway | $74.7M | 9% |
| Iran | $74.5M | 8.9% |
| Brazil | $44.9M | 5.4% |
| Netherlands | $43.6M | 5.2% |
| China | $42.6M | 5.1% |
| South Korea | $26.2M | 3.1% |
| Ukraine | $19.1M | 2.3% |
Product types under HS 7202
| 7202.30 | Ferro-alloys: ferro-silico-manganese | 33% |
| 7202.21 | Ferro-alloys: ferro-silicon, containing by weight more than 55% of silicon | 15% |
| 7202.41 | Ferro-alloys: ferro-chromium, containing by weight more than 4% of carbon | 9.6% |
| 7202.19 | Ferro-alloys: ferro-manganese, containing by weight 2% or less of carbon | 7.1% |
| 7202.93 | Ferro-alloys: ferro-niobium | 6.9% |
| 7202.11 | Ferro-alloys: ferro-manganese, containing by weight more than 2% of carbon | 6.4% |
| 7202.29 | Ferro-alloys: ferro-silicon, containing by weight 55% or less of silicon | 6.2% |
| 7202.70 | Ferro-alloys: ferro-molybdenum | 5.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7202.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.49 per kg, close to the world average of $1.66.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Ferro-alloys exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $282.5 million of ferro-alloys in 2024 (121.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Netherlands (27%), Japan (13%), Italy (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+583% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $76.9M | 27% |
| Japan | $36.6M | 13% |
| Italy | $25.9M | 9.2% |
| Germany | $19.5M | 6.9% |
| Slovenia | $15.9M | 5.6% |
| Algeria | $14.9M | 5.3% |
| Spain | $8.3M | 2.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $7.1M | 2.5% |
| Russia | $6.8M | 2.4% |
| United States | $5.9M | 2.1% |
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 7202: Ferro-alloys.
Common questions
What is the value of ferro-alloys imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported ferro-alloys worth $832.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 558.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 170 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply ferro-alloys to Turkey?
Georgia was the largest supplier with 17% of the value ($143.8 million), followed by India (16%) and Russia (13%). The top three together account for 47%, out of 58 supplier countries in total. Georgia grew fastest among the top ten, up 273% on the year.
What is the average import price of ferro-alloys per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.49 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $1.66 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 ferro-alloys to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $690.9 million in 2017 to $832.9 million in 2024, an increase of 21%. The peak was 2022 at $1.18 billion. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export ferro-alloys?
Yes. Turkey exported $282.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Japan and Italy. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $550.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for ferro-alloys?
The HS code for ferro-alloys is heading 7202. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 7202.30 (33% of the value) and 7202.21 (15%). It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7202 page.
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