Iron and steel scrap imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported iron and steel scrap worth $8.37 billion (21.03 million tonnes). It ranks 1st of 171 countries for imports of this product. That is 9% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $10.90 billion.
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 | $8.37B | 21.03M t |
| 2023 | $7.66B | 19.58M t |
| 2022 | $9.62B | 21.67M t |
| 2021 | $10.90B | 25.91M t |
| 2020 | $6.39B | 23.39M t |
| 2019 | $5.45B | 19.39M t |
| 2018 | $6.99B | 21.58M t |
| 2017 | $6.18B | 21.93M t |
Where Turkey imports iron and steel scrap from
Most of the value came from United States (22%), Netherlands (14%), United Kingdom (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 46%. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+71% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.85B | 22% |
| Netherlands | $1.13B | 14% |
| United Kingdom | $882.6M | 11% |
| Belgium | $514.2M | 6.1% |
| Lithuania | $434.7M | 5.2% |
| Denmark | $380.0M | 4.5% |
| Romania | $357.9M | 4.3% |
| France | $297.7M | 3.6% |
| Russia | $255.4M | 3.1% |
| Germany | $243.6M | 2.9% |
Product types under HS 7204
| 7204.49 | Ferrous waste and scrap: n.e.c. in heading no. 7204 | 94% |
| 7204.29 | Ferrous waste and scrap: of alloy steel (excluding stainless) | 3.1% |
| 7204.41 | Ferrous waste and scrap: turnings, shavings, chips, milling waste, sawdust, fillings, trimmings and stampings, whether or not in bundles | 1.4% |
| 7204.30 | Ferrous waste and scrap: of tinned iron or steel | 0.5% |
| 7204.21 | Ferrous waste and scrap: of stainless steel | 0.4% |
| 7204.10 | Ferrous waste and scrap: of cast iron | 0.4% |
| 7204.50 | Ferrous products: remelting scrap ingots | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7204.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.40 per kg, close to the world average of $0.44.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Iron and steel scrap exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported iron and steel scrap worth $275.0 million (265.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Spain (25%), Italy (24%), Netherlands (23%). Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+331% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $68.3M | 25% |
| Italy | $65.1M | 24% |
| Netherlands | $62.4M | 23% |
| India | $40.2M | 15% |
| South Korea | $8.6M | 3.1% |
| United Kingdom | $7.6M | 2.8% |
| Germany | $5.7M | 2.1% |
| Belgium | $4.8M | 1.7% |
| Egypt | $2.9M | 1.1% |
| Austria | $1.9M | 0.7% |
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 7204: Ferrous waste and scrap; remelting scrap ingots of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of iron and steel scrap imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported iron and steel scrap worth $8.37 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 21.03 million tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 171 countries worldwide, with 19% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply iron and steel scrap to Turkey?
The United States was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($1.85 billion), followed by the Netherlands (14%) and the United Kingdom (11%). The top three together account for 46%, out of 59 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 71% on the year.
What is the average import price of iron and steel scrap per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.40 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $0.44 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 imports of iron and steel scrap to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.18 billion in 2017 to $8.37 billion in 2024, an increase of 35%. The peak was 2021 at $10.90 billion. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export iron and steel scrap?
Yes. Turkey exported $275.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Spain, Italy and the Netherlands. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $8.09 billion a year.
What is the HS code for iron and steel scrap?
The HS code for iron and steel scrap is heading 7204. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 7204.49 (94% of the value) and 7204.29 (3%). It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7204 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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