Grain-oriented electrical sheet imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of grain-oriented electrical sheet by Turkey reached $314.8 million in 2024 (134.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 81 countries. Value fell 33% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $615.3 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 | $314.8M | 134.2K t |
| 2023 | $469.7M | 128.6K t |
| 2022 | $615.3M | 178.1K t |
| 2021 | $292.3M | 134.4K t |
| 2020 | $180.9M | 109.7K t |
| 2019 | $213.8M | 107.1K t |
| 2018 | $211.0M | 112.1K t |
| 2017 | $165.6M | 93.7K t |
Where Turkey imports grain-oriented electrical sheet from
Most of the value came from China (43%), Japan (40%), South Korea (5%). Among the main suppliers, Czech Republic grew fastest (+49% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $135.7M | 43% |
| Japan | $125.3M | 40% |
| South Korea | $15.2M | 4.8% |
| Russia | $14.8M | 4.7% |
| Czech Republic | $7.6M | 2.4% |
| France | $7.6M | 2.4% |
| Germany | $4.5M | 1.4% |
| Brazil | $1.9M | 0.6% |
| Poland | $962K | 0.3% |
| Austria | $404K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.35 per kg, close to the world average of $2.22.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Grain-oriented electrical sheet exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $10.6 million of grain-oriented electrical sheet in 2024 (3.1 thousand tonnes). Netherlands alone took 55% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+42% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $5.8M | 55% |
| Slovakia | $1.4M | 13% |
| Slovenia | $1.1M | 11% |
| Germany | $708K | 6.7% |
| Croatia | $584K | 5.5% |
| Canada | $373K | 3.5% |
| Egypt | $183K | 1.7% |
| Czech Republic | $162K | 1.5% |
| Iran | $157K | 1.5% |
| Austria | $54K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey grain-oriented electrical sheet imports (HS 7225.11): 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 7225.11: Steel, alloy: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, of silicon-electrical steel, grain-oriented.
Common questions
What is the value of grain-oriented electrical sheet imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported grain-oriented electrical sheet worth $314.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 134.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 81 countries worldwide, with 10% of world imports. The value was down 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply grain-oriented electrical sheet to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($135.7 million), followed by Japan (40%) and South Korea (5%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 49% on the year.
What is the average import price of grain-oriented electrical sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.35 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $2.22 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of grain-oriented electrical sheet to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $165.6 million in 2017 to $314.8 million in 2024, an increase of 90%. The peak was 2022 at $615.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $307.9 million a year.
Does Turkey also export grain-oriented electrical sheet?
Yes. Turkey exported $10.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Slovakia and Slovenia. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $304.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for grain-oriented electrical sheet?
The HS code for grain-oriented electrical sheet is subheading 7225.11. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7225 page.
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