Free-cutting cold-formed bar exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported free-cutting cold-formed bar worth $23.1 million (20.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 82 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 7% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $36.3 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 | $23.1M | 20.8K t |
| 2023 | $21.6M | 16.9K t |
| 2022 | $36.3M | 26.1K t |
| 2021 | $34.2M | 32.3K t |
| 2020 | $19.4M | 22.5K t |
| 2019 | $20.6M | 21.0K t |
| 2018 | $18.8M | 18.4K t |
| 2017 | $18.0M | 22.3K t |
Where Turkey exports free-cutting cold-formed bar to
The largest buyer markets were Iran (28%), Russia (22%), Bulgaria (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Argentina grew fastest (+63% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | $6.5M | 28% |
| Russia | $5.0M | 22% |
| Bulgaria | $2.0M | 8.6% |
| Brazil | $1.4M | 6.2% |
| Egypt | $1.2M | 5.4% |
| United Kingdom | $1.0M | 4.5% |
| Algeria | $705K | 3.1% |
| Argentina | $497K | 2.2% |
| Tunisia | $425K | 1.8% |
| Colombia | $388K | 1.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.11 per kg, close to the world average of $1.29.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Free-cutting cold-formed bar imports to Turkey
Imports of free-cutting cold-formed bar by Turkey reached $18.1 million in 2024 (17.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. The largest suppliers were Germany (49%), Italy (25%), Spain (12%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $8.9M | 49% |
| Italy | $4.6M | 25% |
| Spain | $2.3M | 12% |
| Switzerland | $1.7M | 9.4% |
| France | $194K | 1.1% |
| Czech Republic | $170K | 0.9% |
| Belgium | $69K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $66K | 0.4% |
| Taiwan | $64K | 0.4% |
| China | $50K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey free-cutting cold-formed bar exports (HS 7215.10): 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 7215.10: Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, of free-cutting steel, cold-formed or cold-finished, n.e.c. in chapter 72.
Common questions
What is the value of free-cutting cold-formed bar exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported free-cutting cold-formed bar worth $23.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 20.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 82 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries buy free-cutting cold-formed bar from Turkey?
Iran was the largest buyer with 28% of the value ($6.5 million), followed by Russia (22%) and Bulgaria (9%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 69 buyer countries in total. Argentina grew fastest among the top ten, up 63% on the year.
What is the average export price of free-cutting cold-formed bar per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.11 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $1.29 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of free-cutting cold-formed bar from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $18.0 million in 2017 to $23.1 million in 2024, an increase of 28%. The peak was 2022 at $36.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $24.0 million a year.
Does Turkey also import free-cutting cold-formed bar?
Yes. Turkey imported $18.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, Italy and Spain. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $5.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for free-cutting cold-formed bar?
The HS code for free-cutting cold-formed bar is subheading 7215.10. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7215 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Turkey. Tell us your product to see it live.
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