Hot-rolled steel sheet thick imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $409.9 million of hot-rolled steel sheet thick in 2024 (539.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. Value fell 40% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $686.7 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 | $409.9M | 539.8K t |
| 2023 | $686.7M | 803.5K t |
| 2022 | $682.6M | 679.8K t |
| 2021 | $482.6M | 589.1K t |
| 2020 | $269.5M | 521.8K t |
| 2019 | $248.8M | 404.4K t |
| 2018 | $214.4M | 330.2K t |
| 2017 | $186.3M | 367.0K t |
Where Turkey imports hot-rolled steel sheet thick from
The largest suppliers were South Korea (36%), China (33%), North Macedonia (8%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $147.3M | 36% |
| China | $136.3M | 33% |
| North Macedonia | $31.6M | 7.7% |
| Italy | $22.8M | 5.6% |
| Romania | $22.0M | 5.4% |
| Bulgaria | $7.7M | 1.9% |
| Germany | $6.4M | 1.6% |
| Ukraine | $6.4M | 1.6% |
| Austria | $6.2M | 1.5% |
| Spain | $6.0M | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.76 per kg, close to the world average of $0.81.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Hot-rolled steel sheet thick exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported hot-rolled steel sheet thick worth $225.2 million (305.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Most of it went to Belgium (25%), Ukraine (24%), Canada (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+127% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey hot-rolled steel sheet thick imports (HS 7208.51): 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 7208.51: Iron or non-alloy steel: (not in coils), flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, without patterns in relief, of a thickness exceeding 10mm.
Common questions
What is the value of hot-rolled steel sheet thick imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported hot-rolled steel sheet thick worth $409.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 539.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 197 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 40% on 2023.
Which countries supply hot-rolled steel sheet thick to Turkey?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($147.3 million), followed by China (33%) and North Macedonia (8%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 51% on the year.
What is the average import price of hot-rolled steel sheet thick per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.76 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $0.81 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of hot-rolled steel sheet thick to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $186.3 million in 2017 to $409.9 million in 2024, an increase of 120%. The peak was 2023 at $686.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $397.6 million a year.
Does Turkey also export hot-rolled steel sheet thick?
Yes. Turkey exported $225.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Belgium, Ukraine and Canada. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $184.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for hot-rolled steel sheet thick?
The HS code for hot-rolled steel sheet thick is subheading 7208.51. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7208 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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