Hot rolling mills exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of hot rolling mills by Turkey reached $14.8 million in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 65 countries for exports of this product. That is 22% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $31.4 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 | $14.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $19.1M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $18.7M | 4.8K t |
| 2021 | $23.8M | 4.7K t |
| 2020 | $31.4M | 5.7K t |
| 2019 | $9.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $21.3M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 476 t |
Where Turkey exports hot rolling mills to
The largest buyer markets were Guinea (35%), Uzbekistan (19%), Iran (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Guinea grew fastest (+335% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Guinea | $5.2M | 35% |
| Uzbekistan | $2.8M | 19% |
| Iran | $2.0M | 14% |
| United States | $1.6M | 11% |
| Iraq | $689K | 4.7% |
| Turkmenistan | $568K | 3.8% |
| Austria | $486K | 3.3% |
| Italy | $361K | 2.4% |
| Egypt | $329K | 2.2% |
| Greece | $258K | 1.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.88 per kg, close to the world average of $8.87.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Hot rolling mills imports to Turkey
Imports of hot rolling mills by Turkey reached $5.3 million in 2024 (551 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. One supplier dominates: China accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+83% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.2M | 60% |
| India | $657K | 12% |
| Italy | $621K | 12% |
| United States | $470K | 8.8% |
| France | $144K | 2.7% |
| Germany | $111K | 2.1% |
| Iraq | $101K | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $59K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey hot rolling mills exports (HS 8455.21): 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 8455.21: Metal-rolling mills: hot or combination hot and cold rolling mills.
Common questions
What is the value of hot rolling mills exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported hot rolling mills worth $14.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 65 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries buy hot rolling mills from Turkey?
Guinea was the largest buyer with 35% of the value ($5.2 million), followed by Uzbekistan (19%) and Iran (14%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 21 buyer countries in total. Guinea grew fastest among the top ten, up 335% on the year.
What is the average export price of hot rolling mills per kg?
The average declared export value was about $7.88 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $8.87 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 rolling mills from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $14.8 million in 2024, an increase of 352%. The peak was 2020 at $31.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.7 million a year.
Does Turkey also import hot rolling mills?
Yes. Turkey imported $5.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, India and Italy. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $9.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for hot rolling mills?
The HS code for hot rolling mills is subheading 8455.21. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8455 page.
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