Forged alloy steel bar imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported forged alloy steel bar worth $85.1 million (45.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 151 countries for imports of this product. That is 33% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $152.2 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 | $85.1M | 45.7K t |
| 2023 | $127.1M | 64.2K t |
| 2022 | $152.2M | 73.8K t |
| 2021 | $95.3M | 54.1K t |
| 2020 | $72.8M | 46.0K t |
| 2019 | $73.0M | 37.1K t |
| 2018 | $79.8M | 54.6K t |
| 2017 | $59.1M | 40.9K t |
Where Turkey imports forged alloy steel bar from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 68% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $58.2M | 68% |
| Germany | $12.1M | 14% |
| Sweden | $9.4M | 11% |
| Iran | $1.4M | 1.6% |
| Italy | $783K | 0.9% |
| Japan | $763K | 0.9% |
| Austria | $715K | 0.8% |
| Taiwan | $510K | 0.6% |
| United States | $348K | 0.4% |
| Slovenia | $286K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.86 per kg, 29% below the world average of $2.63, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Forged alloy steel bar exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $8.1 million of forged alloy steel bar in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Iran (15%), Uzbekistan (11%), Russia (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 35%. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | $1.2M | 15% |
| Uzbekistan | $880K | 11% |
| Russia | $752K | 9.3% |
| Egypt | $619K | 7.7% |
| United Kingdom | $477K | 5.9% |
| Germany | $437K | 5.4% |
| Romania | $404K | 5% |
| Canada | $395K | 4.9% |
| Czech Republic | $356K | 4.4% |
| Brazil | $213K | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey forged alloy steel bar imports (HS 7228.40): 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 7228.40: Steel, alloy: bars and rods, forged.
Common questions
What is the value of forged alloy steel bar imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported forged alloy steel bar worth $85.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 45.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 151 countries worldwide, with 7% of world imports. The value was down 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply forged alloy steel bar to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($58.2 million), followed by Germany (14%) and Sweden (11%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 521% on the year.
What is the average import price of forged alloy steel bar per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.86 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $2.63 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of forged alloy steel bar to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $59.1 million in 2017 to $85.1 million in 2024, an increase of 44%. The peak was 2022 at $152.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $93.0 million a year.
Does Turkey also export forged alloy steel bar?
Yes. Turkey exported $8.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iran, Uzbekistan and Russia. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $77.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for forged alloy steel bar?
The HS code for forged alloy steel bar is subheading 7228.40. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7228 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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