Hot-rolled stainless steel sheet imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of hot-rolled stainless steel sheet by Turkey reached $79.4 million in 2024 (24.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 157 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 31% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average.
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 | $79.4M | 24.6K t |
| 2023 | $60.5M | 16.2K t |
| 2022 | $81.0M | 19.2K t |
| 2021 | $42.8M | 12.8K t |
| 2020 | $38.5M | 13.8K t |
| 2019 | $45.0M | 16.6K t |
| 2018 | $29.9M | 10.2K t |
| 2017 | $29.2M | 10.8K t |
Where Turkey imports hot-rolled stainless steel sheet from
Most of the value came from China (32%), India (23%), Sweden (17%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+216% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $25.8M | 33% |
| India | $17.9M | 23% |
| Sweden | $13.5M | 17% |
| Slovenia | $12.2M | 15% |
| South Africa | $1.7M | 2.1% |
| Belgium | $1.6M | 2% |
| France | $1.6M | 2% |
| South Korea | $1.4M | 1.8% |
| United States | $1.2M | 1.6% |
| Germany | $902K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.23 per kg, close to the world average of $3.78.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Hot-rolled stainless steel sheet exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported hot-rolled stainless steel sheet worth $5.8 million (1.2 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Ukraine (21%), Serbia (17%), Turkmenistan (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%. Among the main buyer markets, Croatia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | $1.2M | 21% |
| Serbia | $1.0M | 17% |
| Turkmenistan | $431K | 7.5% |
| Poland | $425K | 7.4% |
| Czech Republic | $340K | 5.9% |
| Croatia | $292K | 5.1% |
| Kazakhstan | $281K | 4.9% |
| Iraq | $227K | 4% |
| Azerbaijan | $204K | 3.6% |
| Switzerland | $144K | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey hot-rolled stainless steel sheet imports (HS 7219.21): 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 7219.21: Steel, stainless: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, (not in coils), of a thickness exceeding 10mm.
Common questions
What is the value of hot-rolled stainless steel sheet imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported hot-rolled stainless steel sheet worth $79.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 24.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 157 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply hot-rolled stainless steel sheet to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($25.8 million), followed by India (23%) and Sweden (17%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 216% on the year.
What is the average import price of hot-rolled stainless steel sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.23 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $3.78 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 steel sheet to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $29.2 million in 2017 to $79.4 million in 2024, an increase of 171%. The peak was 2022 at $81.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $50.8 million a year.
Does Turkey also export hot-rolled stainless steel sheet?
Yes. Turkey exported $5.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ukraine, Serbia and Turkmenistan. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $73.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for hot-rolled stainless steel sheet?
The HS code for hot-rolled stainless steel sheet is subheading 7219.21. 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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