High carbon ferro-chromium exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $79.9 million of high carbon ferro-chromium in 2024 (41.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 65 countries for exports of this product. That is 50% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $251.1 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 | $79.9M | 41.1K t |
| 2023 | $158.6M | 65.3K t |
| 2022 | $251.1M | 100.4K t |
| 2021 | $196.8M | 134.5K t |
| 2020 | $85.6M | 79.6K t |
| 2019 | $111.6M | 88.4K t |
| 2018 | $123.8M | 78.6K t |
| 2017 | $174.8M | 108.9K t |
Where Turkey exports high carbon ferro-chromium to
The largest buyer markets were Japan (28%), Italy (21%), Slovenia (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+842% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $22.6M | 28% |
| Italy | $16.6M | 21% |
| Slovenia | $13.2M | 17% |
| Germany | $8.2M | 10% |
| Spain | $4.6M | 5.7% |
| India | $4.0M | 5% |
| Sweden | $3.5M | 4.4% |
| Netherlands | $2.7M | 3.4% |
| Taiwan | $1.2M | 1.5% |
| Canada | $1.0M | 1.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.94 per kg, 67% above the world average of $1.16. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
High carbon ferro-chromium imports to Turkey
Imports of high carbon ferro-chromium by Turkey reached $79.6 million in 2024 (47.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. One supplier dominates: Russia accounted for 90% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Russia grew fastest (+193% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $71.6M | 90% |
| India | $2.8M | 3.6% |
| Oman | $1.4M | 1.7% |
| Finland | $1.3M | 1.6% |
| South Africa | $866K | 1.1% |
| Netherlands | $469K | 0.6% |
| Sweden | $321K | 0.4% |
| Kazakhstan | $316K | 0.4% |
| Brazil | $303K | 0.4% |
| Greece | $107K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey high carbon ferro-chromium exports (HS 7202.41): 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 7202.41: Ferro-alloys: ferro-chromium, containing by weight more than 4% of carbon.
Common questions
What is the value of high carbon ferro-chromium exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported high carbon ferro-chromium worth $79.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 41.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 65 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 50% on 2023.
Which countries buy high carbon ferro-chromium from Turkey?
Japan was the largest buyer with 28% of the value ($22.6 million), followed by Italy (21%) and Slovenia (16%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 35 buyer countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 842% on the year.
What is the average export price of high carbon ferro-chromium per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.94 per kg in 2024, 67% above the world average of $1.16 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of high carbon ferro-chromium from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $174.8 million in 2017 to $79.9 million in 2024, a fall of 54%. The peak was 2022 at $251.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $147.8 million a year.
Does Turkey also import high carbon ferro-chromium?
Yes. Turkey imported $79.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Russia, India and Oman. That compares with exports of $79.9 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for high carbon ferro-chromium?
The HS code for high carbon ferro-chromium is subheading 7202.41. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7202 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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