Hot-rolled steel bars exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of hot-rolled steel bars by Turkey reached $569.8 million in 2024 (890.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 124 countries. That is 31% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $1.08 billion.
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 | $569.8M | 890.2K t |
| 2023 | $436.2M | 690.0K t |
| 2022 | $1.06B | 1.32M t |
| 2021 | $1.08B | 1.50M t |
| 2020 | $685.4M | 1.36M t |
| 2019 | $1.07B | 2.21M t |
| 2018 | $1.07B | 1.86M t |
| 2017 | $676.8M | 1.36M t |
Where Turkey exports hot-rolled steel bars to
Most of it went to Romania (27%), Australia (9%), Israel (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%. Among the main buyer markets, Bosnia Herzegovina grew fastest (+359% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Romania | $153.8M | 27% |
| Australia | $50.2M | 8.8% |
| Israel | $39.1M | 6.9% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $30.4M | 5.3% |
| Bulgaria | $29.4M | 5.2% |
| Spain | $28.5M | 5% |
| Belgium | $21.7M | 3.8% |
| Italy | $21.1M | 3.7% |
| Serbia | $18.6M | 3.3% |
| Palestine | $15.4M | 2.7% |
Product types under HS 7213
| 7213.91 | Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, n.e.c. in heading no. 7213, of circular cross-section measuring less… | 49% |
| 7213.10 | Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, containing indentations, ribs, grooves or other deformations produced… | 47% |
| 7213.20 | Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, of free-cutting steel | 3.2% |
| 7213.99 | Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, n.e.c. in heading no. 7213, of circular cross-section measuring 14mm… | 0.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7213.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.64 per kg, close to the world average of $0.66.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Hot-rolled steel bars imports to Turkey
Imports of hot-rolled steel bars by Turkey reached $271.5 million in 2024 (421.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. The largest suppliers were China (18%), South Korea (12%), United Kingdom (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 42%. Among the main suppliers, Kazakhstan grew fastest (+450% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $47.7M | 18% |
| South Korea | $33.0M | 12% |
| United Kingdom | $32.9M | 12% |
| Kazakhstan | $26.1M | 9.6% |
| Germany | $24.2M | 8.9% |
| Russia | $17.9M | 6.6% |
| Spain | $14.9M | 5.5% |
| Malaysia | $12.1M | 4.5% |
| Switzerland | $10.0M | 3.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $9.1M | 3.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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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 7213: Iron or non-alloy steel; bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils.
Common questions
What is the value of hot-rolled steel bars exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported hot-rolled steel bars worth $569.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 890.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 124 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was up 31% on 2023.
Which countries buy hot-rolled steel bars from Turkey?
Romania was the largest buyer with 27% of the value ($153.8 million), followed by Australia (9%) and Israel (7%). The top three together account for 43%, out of 106 buyer countries in total. Bosnia Herzegovina grew fastest among the top ten, up 359% on the year.
What is the average export price of hot-rolled steel bars per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.64 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.66 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of hot-rolled steel bars from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $676.8 million in 2017 to $569.8 million in 2024, a fall of 16%. The peak was 2021 at $1.08 billion. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import hot-rolled steel bars?
Yes. Turkey imported $271.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, South Korea and the United Kingdom. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $298.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for hot-rolled steel bars?
The HS code for hot-rolled steel bars is heading 7213. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 7213.91 (49% of the value) and 7213.10 (47%). It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7213 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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