Free-cutting hot-rolled bar imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $35.5 million of free-cutting hot-rolled bar in 2024 (43.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 151 countries. Value fell 35% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $93.0 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 | $35.5M | 43.9K t |
| 2023 | $54.9M | 58.1K t |
| 2022 | $93.0M | 83.3K t |
| 2021 | $90.7M | 102.1K t |
| 2020 | $45.2M | 77.3K t |
| 2019 | $40.9M | 55.8K t |
| 2018 | $36.5M | 45.8K t |
| 2017 | $49.6M | 74.5K t |
Where Turkey imports free-cutting hot-rolled bar from
The largest suppliers were Spain (30%), Germany (26%), Switzerland (15%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $10.6M | 30% |
| Germany | $9.1M | 26% |
| Switzerland | $5.4M | 15% |
| United Kingdom | $4.5M | 13% |
| France | $3.5M | 10% |
| Italy | $973K | 2.7% |
| Netherlands | $951K | 2.7% |
| United States | $196K | 0.6% |
| Belgium | $182K | 0.5% |
| China | $22K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.81 per kg, close to the world average of $0.83.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Free-cutting hot-rolled bar exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported free-cutting hot-rolled bar worth $17.9 million (23.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 75 countries for exports of this product. One buyer market dominates: Nicaragua accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Nicaragua grew fastest (+920% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nicaragua | $11.4M | 64% |
| Iran | $2.8M | 16% |
| Mauritius | $1.7M | 9.4% |
| Senegal | $493K | 2.8% |
| Costa Rica | $334K | 1.9% |
| United States | $284K | 1.6% |
| Bulgaria | $282K | 1.6% |
| Azerbaijan | $227K | 1.3% |
| Iraq | $116K | 0.6% |
| Tunisia | $58K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey free-cutting hot-rolled bar imports (HS 7213.20): 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 7213.20: Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, of free-cutting steel.
Common questions
What is the value of free-cutting hot-rolled bar imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported free-cutting hot-rolled bar worth $35.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 43.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 151 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was down 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply free-cutting hot-rolled bar to Turkey?
Spain was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($10.6 million), followed by Germany (26%) and Switzerland (15%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 95% on the year.
What is the average import price of free-cutting hot-rolled bar per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.81 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.83 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 hot-rolled bar to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $49.6 million in 2017 to $35.5 million in 2024, a fall of 28%. The peak was 2022 at $93.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $55.8 million a year.
Does Turkey also export free-cutting hot-rolled bar?
Yes. Turkey exported $17.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Nicaragua, Iran and Mauritius. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $17.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for free-cutting hot-rolled bar?
The HS code for free-cutting hot-rolled bar is subheading 7213.20. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7213 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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