Iron powder imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of iron powder by Turkey reached $32.7 million in 2024 (17.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 8% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $32.7M | 17.7K t |
| 2023 | $35.4M | 21.2K t |
| 2022 | $32.3M | 19.8K t |
| 2021 | $29.7M | 16.3K t |
| 2020 | $25.5M | 16.4K t |
| 2019 | $26.7M | 16.8K t |
| 2018 | $24.6M | 15.6K t |
| 2017 | $21.1M | 14.8K t |
Where Turkey imports iron powder from
Most of the value came from Sweden (24%), China (15%), Germany (15%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+74% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | $7.8M | 24% |
| China | $4.8M | 15% |
| Germany | $4.7M | 15% |
| Romania | $3.5M | 11% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $1.4M | 4.3% |
| Spain | $1.3M | 3.9% |
| India | $1.2M | 3.8% |
| Egypt | $1.2M | 3.7% |
| United States | $1.2M | 3.7% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 3.4% |
Product types under HS 7205
| 7205.29 | Iron or steel, pig iron, spiegeleisen: powders (excluding alloy steel) | 59% |
| 7205.10 | Iron or steel, pig iron, spiegeleisen: granules thereof | 25% |
| 7205.21 | Alloy steel powders | 16% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7205.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.85 per kg, 31% above the world average of $1.41. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Iron powder exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported iron powder worth $15.7 million (17.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Germany (38%), India (11%), Mexico (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Kazakhstan grew fastest (+653% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $6.0M | 38% |
| India | $1.8M | 11% |
| Mexico | $1.3M | 8.1% |
| Taiwan | $887K | 5.6% |
| United States | $865K | 5.5% |
| Italy | $778K | 4.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $704K | 4.5% |
| Georgia | $482K | 3.1% |
| Kazakhstan | $323K | 2.1% |
| Spain | $299K | 1.9% |
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 7205: Granules and powders, of pig iron, spiegeleisen, iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of iron powder imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported iron powder worth $32.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 172 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply iron powder to Turkey?
Sweden was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($7.8 million), followed by China (15%) and Germany (15%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 74% on the year.
What is the average import price of iron powder per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.85 per kg in 2024, 31% above the world average of $1.41 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 powder to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $21.1 million in 2017 to $32.7 million in 2024, an increase of 55%. The peak was 2023 at $35.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export iron powder?
Yes. Turkey exported $15.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, India and Mexico. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $16.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for iron powder?
The HS code for iron powder is heading 7205. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 7205.29 (59% of the value) and 7205.10 (25%). It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7205 page.
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