Free-cutting bar drawn imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of free-cutting bar drawn by Turkey reached $8.5 million in 2024 (9.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 163 countries for imports of this product. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $19.2 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 | $8.5M | 9.3K t |
| 2023 | $8.8M | 8.1K t |
| 2022 | $19.2M | 15.9K t |
| 2021 | $16.5M | 18.9K t |
| 2020 | $7.1M | 10.7K t |
| 2019 | $6.0M | 7.6K t |
| 2018 | $6.8M | 7.5K t |
| 2017 | $12.4M | 16.9K t |
Where Turkey imports free-cutting bar drawn from
Most of the value came from Switzerland (38%), Germany (36%), France (24%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $3.2M | 38% |
| Germany | $3.1M | 36% |
| France | $2.0M | 24% |
| Italy | $183K | 2.2% |
| Bulgaria | $36K | 0.4% |
| China | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.92 per kg, close to the world average of $0.98.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Free-cutting bar drawn exports from Turkey
Exports of free-cutting bar drawn by Turkey reached $4.1 million in 2024 (5.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Peru alone took 58% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+114% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Peru | $2.4M | 58% |
| Spain | $302K | 7.4% |
| Montenegro | $228K | 5.6% |
| Germany | $226K | 5.5% |
| United States | $219K | 5.3% |
| Belgium | $205K | 5% |
| Colombia | $122K | 3% |
| Mauritius | $63K | 1.5% |
| Mauritania | $61K | 1.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $58K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey free-cutting bar drawn imports (HS 7214.30): 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 7214.30: Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, including those twisted after rolling, of free-cutting steel.
Common questions
What is the value of free-cutting bar drawn imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported free-cutting bar drawn worth $8.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 163 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply free-cutting bar drawn to Turkey?
Switzerland was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by Germany (36%) and France (24%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 11% on the year.
What is the average import price of free-cutting bar drawn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.92 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $0.98 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of free-cutting bar drawn to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.4 million in 2017 to $8.5 million in 2024, a fall of 31%. The peak was 2022 at $19.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.7 million a year.
Does Turkey also export free-cutting bar drawn?
Yes. Turkey exported $4.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Peru, Spain and Montenegro. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $4.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for free-cutting bar drawn?
The HS code for free-cutting bar drawn is subheading 7214.30. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7214 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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