Hot-rolled stainless plate imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported hot-rolled stainless plate worth $26.5 million (5.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 12% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $36.7 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 | $26.5M | 5.8K t |
| 2023 | $30.2M | 7.1K t |
| 2022 | $36.7M | 8.2K t |
| 2021 | $21.2M | 6.4K t |
| 2020 | $19.1M | 6.9K t |
| 2019 | $14.8M | 4.3K t |
| 2018 | $12.8M | 3.9K t |
| 2017 | $10.2M | 3.5K t |
Where Turkey imports hot-rolled stainless plate from
One supplier dominates: Sweden accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+177% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | $15.2M | 57% |
| China | $2.2M | 8.2% |
| United States | $1.4M | 5.3% |
| Slovenia | $1.4M | 5.3% |
| South Africa | $1.0M | 3.9% |
| Belgium | $1.0M | 3.8% |
| Finland | $795K | 3% |
| Italy | $731K | 2.8% |
| India | $588K | 2.2% |
| South Korea | $510K | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.55 per kg, 30% above the world average of $3.50. 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.
Hot-rolled stainless plate exports from Turkey
Exports of hot-rolled stainless plate by Turkey reached $10.0 million in 2024 (2.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Ukraine (26%), Serbia (14%), United Kingdom (13%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | $2.6M | 26% |
| Serbia | $1.4M | 14% |
| United Kingdom | $1.3M | 13% |
| Tunisia | $549K | 5.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $380K | 3.8% |
| China | $370K | 3.7% |
| Uzbekistan | $324K | 3.2% |
| Azerbaijan | $280K | 2.8% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $255K | 2.6% |
| Czech Republic | $238K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey hot-rolled stainless plate imports (HS 7219.22): 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 7219.22: Steel, stainless: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, (not in coils), of a thickness of 4.75mm or more but not exceeding 10mm.
Common questions
What is the value of hot-rolled stainless plate imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported hot-rolled stainless plate worth $26.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 176 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply hot-rolled stainless plate to Turkey?
Sweden was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($15.2 million), followed by China (8%) and the United States (5%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 177% on the year.
What is the average import price of hot-rolled stainless plate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.55 per kg in 2024, 30% above the world average of $3.50 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of hot-rolled stainless plate to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.2 million in 2017 to $26.5 million in 2024, an increase of 158%. The peak was 2022 at $36.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $21.4 million a year.
Does Turkey also export hot-rolled stainless plate?
Yes. Turkey exported $10.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ukraine, Serbia and the United Kingdom. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $16.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for hot-rolled stainless plate?
The HS code for hot-rolled stainless plate is subheading 7219.22. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7219 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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