Gas cylinders exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported gas cylinders worth $247.5 million (78.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 186 countries. Value fell 10% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
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 | $247.5M | 78.7K t |
| 2023 | $276.5M | 82.7K t |
| 2022 | $289.4M | 94.5K t |
| 2021 | $240.7M | 87.9K t |
| 2020 | $181.5M | 78.4K t |
| 2019 | $180.3M | 77.4K t |
| 2018 | $158.7M | 66.3K t |
| 2017 | $131.0M | 63.8K t |
Where Turkey exports gas cylinders to
Most of it went to Italy (11%), United Kingdom (8%), Germany (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 26%. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+724% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $27.4M | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $18.7M | 7.6% |
| Germany | $17.7M | 7.2% |
| Iraq | $15.0M | 6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $11.2M | 4.5% |
| Romania | $10.4M | 4.2% |
| Nigeria | $9.1M | 3.7% |
| France | $8.6M | 3.5% |
| Mexico | $7.3M | 3% |
| Greece | $6.1M | 2.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.14 per kg, close to the world average of $3.36.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Gas cylinders imports to Turkey
Imports of gas cylinders by Turkey reached $46.9 million in 2024 (18.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were China (49%), Germany (7%), Austria (6%). Among the main suppliers, Russia grew fastest (+266% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $22.9M | 49% |
| Germany | $3.2M | 6.7% |
| Austria | $2.9M | 6.1% |
| Romania | $2.6M | 5.6% |
| United States | $2.5M | 5.4% |
| Poland | $2.3M | 4.9% |
| Portugal | $2.0M | 4.3% |
| Russia | $1.8M | 3.8% |
| France | $980K | 2.1% |
| India | $965K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 7311: Containers for compressed or liquefied gas, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of gas cylinders exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported gas cylinders worth $247.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 78.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 186 countries worldwide, with 6% of world exports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries buy gas cylinders from Turkey?
Italy was the largest buyer with 11% of the value ($27.4 million), followed by the United Kingdom (8%) and Germany (7%). The top three together account for 26%, out of 151 buyer countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 724% on the year.
What is the average export price of gas cylinders per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.14 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $3.36 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 exports of gas cylinders from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $131.0 million in 2017 to $247.5 million in 2024, an increase of 89%. The peak was 2022 at $289.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import gas cylinders?
Yes. Turkey imported $46.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Germany and Austria. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $200.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for gas cylinders?
The HS code for gas cylinders is heading 7311. In Turkey all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 7311.00. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7311 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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