Large diameter hot-rolled bar imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of large diameter hot-rolled bar by Turkey reached $12.9 million in 2024 (14.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 70% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $42.4 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 | $12.9M | 14.8K t |
| 2023 | $42.4M | 47.4K t |
| 2022 | $17.0M | 16.4K t |
| 2021 | $21.1M | 28.3K t |
| 2020 | $10.1M | 13.9K t |
| 2019 | $6.3M | 8.0K t |
| 2018 | $11.7M | 15.2K t |
| 2017 | $10.7M | 15.1K t |
Where Turkey imports large diameter hot-rolled bar from
The largest suppliers were Switzerland (33%), South Korea (22%), Italy (16%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+655% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $4.2M | 33% |
| South Korea | $2.9M | 22% |
| Italy | $2.0M | 16% |
| Spain | $1.3M | 10% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 9.9% |
| Austria | $894K | 6.9% |
| France | $205K | 1.6% |
| China | $117K | 0.9% |
| Egypt | $16K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.87 per kg, close to the world average of $0.82.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Large diameter hot-rolled bar exports from Turkey
Exports of large diameter hot-rolled bar by Turkey reached $5.2 million in 2024 (8.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Belgium (31%), Spain (28%), Morocco (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Romania grew fastest (+324% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $1.6M | 31% |
| Spain | $1.5M | 28% |
| Morocco | $615K | 12% |
| Romania | $506K | 9.7% |
| Lebanon | $399K | 7.6% |
| Guyana | $115K | 2.2% |
| Greece | $113K | 2.2% |
| United States | $90K | 1.7% |
| Uzbekistan | $86K | 1.7% |
| Ukraine | $49K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey large diameter hot-rolled bar imports (HS 7213.99): 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 7213.99: Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, n.e.c. in heading no. 7213, of circular cross-section measuring 14mm or more in diameter.
Common questions
What is the value of large diameter hot-rolled bar imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported large diameter hot-rolled bar worth $12.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 167 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 70% on 2023.
Which countries supply large diameter hot-rolled bar to Turkey?
Switzerland was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($4.2 million), followed by South Korea (22%) and Italy (16%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 655% on the year.
What is the average import price of large diameter hot-rolled bar per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.87 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $0.82 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of large diameter hot-rolled bar to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.7 million in 2017 to $12.9 million in 2024, an increase of 21%. The peak was 2023 at $42.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.5 million a year.
Does Turkey also export large diameter hot-rolled bar?
Yes. Turkey exported $5.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Belgium, Spain and Morocco. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $7.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for large diameter hot-rolled bar?
The HS code for large diameter hot-rolled bar is subheading 7213.99. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7213 page.
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