High carbon steel bloom imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported high carbon steel bloom worth $59.7 million (62.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 22% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $227.7 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 | $59.7M | 62.8K t |
| 2023 | $76.7M | 95.0K t |
| 2022 | $132.1M | 166.0K t |
| 2021 | $140.3M | 209.0K t |
| 2020 | $172.2M | 314.5K t |
| 2019 | $206.8M | 378.1K t |
| 2018 | $221.4M | 303.6K t |
| 2017 | $227.7M | 444.0K t |
Where Turkey imports high carbon steel bloom from
Most of the value came from Germany (46%), China (12%), Indonesia (9%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $27.7M | 46% |
| China | $7.5M | 13% |
| Indonesia | $5.5M | 9.3% |
| Ukraine | $4.9M | 8.2% |
| Italy | $3.3M | 5.5% |
| Russia | $3.1M | 5.2% |
| Malaysia | $2.1M | 3.5% |
| United Kingdom | $1.1M | 1.8% |
| Bulgaria | $999K | 1.7% |
| Spain | $823K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.95 per kg, 51% above the world average of $0.63. 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 steel bloom exports from Turkey
Exports of high carbon steel bloom by Turkey reached $16.1 million in 2024 (25.1 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Romania (44%), Peru (21%), Serbia (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Romania grew fastest (+337% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Romania | $7.1M | 44% |
| Peru | $3.4M | 21% |
| Serbia | $1.6M | 9.9% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 7.2% |
| Brazil | $670K | 4.2% |
| United Kingdom | $576K | 3.6% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $423K | 2.6% |
| Italy | $243K | 1.5% |
| Georgia | $217K | 1.4% |
| Bulgaria | $128K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey high carbon steel bloom imports (HS 7207.20): 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 7207.20: Iron or non-alloy steel: semi-finished products of iron or non-alloy steel, containing by weight 0.25% or more of carbon.
Common questions
What is the value of high carbon steel bloom imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported high carbon steel bloom worth $59.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 62.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 170 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply high carbon steel bloom to Turkey?
Germany was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($27.7 million), followed by China (12%) and Indonesia (9%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 71 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 101% on the year.
What is the average import price of high carbon steel bloom per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.95 per kg in 2024, 51% above the world average of $0.63 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of high carbon steel bloom to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $227.7 million in 2017 to $59.7 million in 2024, a fall of 74%. The peak was 2017 at $227.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $154.6 million a year.
Does Turkey also export high carbon steel bloom?
Yes. Turkey exported $16.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Romania, Peru and Serbia. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $43.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for high carbon steel bloom?
The HS code for high carbon steel bloom is subheading 7207.20. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7207 page.
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