Hot-rolled steel strip thin exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of hot-rolled steel strip thin by Turkey reached $70.2 million in 2024 (98.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 99 countries. Value rose 14% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 30% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $99.0 million.
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 | $70.2M | 98.5K t |
| 2023 | $61.6M | 76.9K t |
| 2022 | $99.0M | 107.9K t |
| 2021 | $78.4M | 89.1K t |
| 2020 | $25.4M | 44.4K t |
| 2019 | $16.9M | 29.0K t |
| 2018 | $11.4M | 14.7K t |
| 2017 | $11.0M | 15.5K t |
Where Turkey exports hot-rolled steel strip thin to
One buyer market dominates: Iraq accounted for 71% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Romania grew fastest (+109% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $49.7M | 71% |
| Romania | $8.4M | 12% |
| Senegal | $2.0M | 2.9% |
| Bulgaria | $2.0M | 2.8% |
| Tunisia | $1.7M | 2.4% |
| Ukraine | $1.3M | 1.9% |
| Peru | $1.1M | 1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $680K | 1% |
| Greece | $558K | 0.8% |
| Russia | $506K | 0.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.71 per kg, 24% below the world average of $0.94, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Hot-rolled steel strip thin imports to Turkey
Imports of hot-rolled steel strip thin by Turkey reached $9.7 million in 2024 (8.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Italy alone supplied 77% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $7.5M | 77% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 15% |
| Russia | $224K | 2.3% |
| Romania | $189K | 2% |
| China | $97K | 1% |
| Belgium | $61K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $59K | 0.6% |
| United States | $50K | 0.5% |
| France | $42K | 0.4% |
| Japan | $36K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey hot-rolled steel strip thin exports (HS 7211.19): 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 7211.19: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, hot-rolled, of a width less than 600mm, less than 4.75mm thick, excluding those of item no. 7211.13.
Common questions
What is the value of hot-rolled steel strip thin exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported hot-rolled steel strip thin worth $70.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 98.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 99 countries worldwide, with 5% of world exports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries buy hot-rolled steel strip thin from Turkey?
Iraq was the largest buyer with 71% of the value ($49.7 million), followed by Romania (12%) and Senegal (3%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 63 buyer countries in total. Ukraine grew fastest among the top ten, up 126% on the year.
What is the average export price of hot-rolled steel strip thin per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.71 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $0.94 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of hot-rolled steel strip thin from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $11.0 million in 2017 to $70.2 million in 2024, an increase of 538%. The peak was 2022 at $99.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $46.7 million a year.
Does Turkey also import hot-rolled steel strip thin?
Yes. Turkey imported $9.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Italy, Germany and Russia. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $60.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for hot-rolled steel strip thin?
The HS code for hot-rolled steel strip thin is subheading 7211.19. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7211 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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