Low carbon rectangular steel bloom imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of low carbon rectangular steel bloom by Turkey reached $2.08 billion in 2024 (4.08 million tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 107 countries for imports of this product. That is 31% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average.
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 | $2.08B | 4.08M t |
| 2023 | $1.59B | 2.77M t |
| 2022 | $1.48B | 2.33M t |
| 2021 | $781.3M | 1.54M t |
| 2020 | $925.9M | 2.09M t |
| 2019 | $252.6M | 544.3K t |
| 2018 | $874.8M | 1.77M t |
| 2017 | $1.00B | 2.39M t |
Where Turkey imports low carbon rectangular steel bloom from
The largest suppliers were Russia (41%), Malaysia (35%), Indonesia (8%). Among the main suppliers, Oman grew fastest (+554% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $858.6M | 41% |
| Malaysia | $727.4M | 35% |
| Indonesia | $162.5M | 7.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $85.4M | 4.1% |
| Vietnam | $83.3M | 4% |
| Algeria | $75.6M | 3.6% |
| Oman | $63.7M | 3.1% |
| India | $15.2M | 0.7% |
| Libya | $9.5M | 0.5% |
| China | $3.1M | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.51 per kg, close to the world average of $0.57.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Low carbon rectangular steel bloom exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported low carbon rectangular steel bloom worth $112.7 million (208.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Italy alone took 51% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $58.0M | 52% |
| United Kingdom | $27.0M | 24% |
| Morocco | $18.9M | 17% |
| Indonesia | $8.0M | 7.1% |
| Algeria | $667K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $107K | 0.1% |
| Czech Republic | $4K | 0% |
| Azerbaijan | $4K | 0% |
| Romania | $1K | 0% |
| Kenya | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey low carbon rectangular steel bloom imports (HS 7207.12): 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 7207.12: Iron or non-alloy steel: semi-finished products of iron or non-alloy steel: containing by weight less than 0.25% of carbon, of rectangular (other than square) cross-section.
Common questions
What is the value of low carbon rectangular steel bloom imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported low carbon rectangular steel bloom worth $2.08 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.08 million tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 107 countries worldwide, with 15% of world imports. The value was up 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply low carbon rectangular steel bloom to Turkey?
Russia was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($858.6 million), followed by Malaysia (35%) and Indonesia (8%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Oman grew fastest among the top ten, up 554% on the year.
What is the average import price of low carbon rectangular steel bloom per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.51 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $0.57 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of low carbon rectangular steel bloom to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.00 billion in 2017 to $2.08 billion in 2024, an increase of 108%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.12 billion a year.
Does Turkey also export low carbon rectangular steel bloom?
Yes. Turkey exported $112.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, the United Kingdom and Morocco. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $1.97 billion a year.
What is the HS code for low carbon rectangular steel bloom?
The HS code for low carbon rectangular steel bloom is subheading 7207.12. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7207 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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