Large diameter steel pipes exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $555.3 million of large diameter steel pipes in 2024 (429.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 116 countries for exports of this product. That is 20% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $697.7 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 | $555.3M | 429.4K t |
| 2023 | $697.7M | 504.9K t |
| 2022 | $462.9M | 319.8K t |
| 2021 | $257.9M | 212.6K t |
| 2020 | $302.2M | 320.3K t |
| 2019 | $396.1M | 373.0K t |
| 2018 | $394.6M | 382.0K t |
| 2017 | $195.0M | 218.5K t |
Where Turkey exports large diameter steel pipes to
The largest buyer markets were United States (22%), Romania (15%), Egypt (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $123.8M | 22% |
| Romania | $85.8M | 16% |
| Egypt | $61.6M | 11% |
| Iraq | $43.7M | 7.9% |
| Croatia | $35.8M | 6.4% |
| Morocco | $30.2M | 5.4% |
| Italy | $24.1M | 4.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $19.1M | 3.4% |
| France | $15.6M | 2.8% |
| Germany | $13.0M | 2.4% |
Product types under HS 7305
| 7305.39 | Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): tubes and pipes (other than line pipe or casing of a kind used for oil or gas pipelines), welded (not… | 49% |
| 7305.11 | Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): line pipe of a kind used for oil or gas pipelines (not seamless), longitudinally submerged arc welded, having… | 25% |
| 7305.19 | Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): line pipe of a kind used for oil or gas pipelines (not seamless), (not longitudinally welded), having circular… | 21% |
| 7305.31 | Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): tubes and pipes (other than line pipe or casing of a kind used for oil or gas pipelines), longitudinally welded… | 3.7% |
| 7305.90 | Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): tubes and pipes n.e.c. in heading no. 7305, having circular cross-sections, external diameter exceeds 406.4mm… | 0.7% |
| 7305.20 | Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): casing of a kind used in drilling for oil or gas (not seamless), having circular cross-sections, external… | 0.1% |
| 7305.12 | Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): line pipe of a kind used for oil or gas pipelines (not seamless), longitudinally welded (not submerged arc… | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7305.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.29 per kg, 25% below the world average of $1.73, 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.
Large diameter steel pipes imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported large diameter steel pipes worth $32.8 million (8.3 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from Russia (38%), China (21%), Italy (17%). Among the main suppliers, Russia grew fastest (+294% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $12.4M | 38% |
| China | $6.9M | 21% |
| Italy | $5.5M | 17% |
| Indonesia | $2.8M | 8.4% |
| Germany | $1.9M | 5.7% |
| Spain | $721K | 2.2% |
| United Kingdom | $448K | 1.4% |
| South Korea | $368K | 1.1% |
| Romania | $297K | 0.9% |
| France | $262K | 0.8% |
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 7305: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron); tubes and pipes (e.g. welded, riveted or similarly closed), having circular cross-sections, external diameter of which exceeds 406.4mm, not seamless.
Common questions
What is the value of large diameter steel pipes exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported large diameter steel pipes worth $555.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 429.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 116 countries worldwide, with 6% of world exports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries buy large diameter steel pipes from Turkey?
The United States was the largest buyer with 22% of the value ($123.8 million), followed by Romania (15%) and Egypt (11%). The top three together account for 49%, out of 81 buyer countries in total. Romania grew fastest among the top ten, up 480% on the year.
What is the average export price of large diameter steel pipes per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.29 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $1.73 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 exports of large diameter steel pipes from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $195.0 million in 2017 to $555.3 million in 2024, an increase of 185%. The peak was 2023 at $697.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import large diameter steel pipes?
Yes. Turkey imported $32.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Russia, China and Italy. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $522.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for large diameter steel pipes?
The HS code for large diameter steel pipes is heading 7305. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 7305.39 (49% of the value) and 7305.11 (25%). It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7305 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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