Low carbon round steel bloom exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported low carbon round steel bloom worth $22.9 million (25.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 39% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $107.6 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 | $22.9M | 25.0K t |
| 2023 | $16.5M | 16.1K t |
| 2022 | $36.6M | 28.3K t |
| 2021 | $36.3M | 71.3K t |
| 2020 | $24.3M | 41.0K t |
| 2019 | $20.1M | 39.1K t |
| 2018 | $107.6M | 210.7K t |
| 2017 | $4.4M | 7.9K t |
Where Turkey exports low carbon round steel bloom to
One buyer market dominates: Romania accounted for 67% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Romania grew fastest (+230% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Romania | $15.3M | 67% |
| Tunisia | $5.3M | 23% |
| India | $1.1M | 4.8% |
| Norway | $427K | 1.9% |
| Cyprus | $395K | 1.7% |
| Czech Republic | $118K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $88K | 0.4% |
| France | $60K | 0.3% |
| United States | $22K | 0.1% |
| Belarus | $17K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.92 per kg, close to the world average of $1.00.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Low carbon round steel bloom imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $3.0 million of low carbon round steel bloom in 2024 (2.9 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from Ukraine (40%), United Kingdom (32%), China (10%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+330% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | $1.2M | 40% |
| United Kingdom | $935K | 32% |
| China | $301K | 10% |
| Israel | $291K | 9.8% |
| Italy | $170K | 5.7% |
| Romania | $52K | 1.7% |
| Russia | $18K | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $8K | 0.3% |
| United States | $3K | 0.1% |
| Poland | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey low carbon round steel bloom exports (HS 7207.19): 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 7207.19: Iron or non-alloy steel: semi-finished products of iron or non-alloy steel, containing by weight less than 0.25% of carbon, other than rectangular or square cross-section.
Common questions
What is the value of low carbon round steel bloom exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported low carbon round steel bloom worth $22.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 25.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 92 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 39% on 2023.
Which countries buy low carbon round steel bloom from Turkey?
Romania was the largest buyer with 67% of the value ($15.3 million), followed by Tunisia (23%) and India (5%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 34 buyer countries in total. Cyprus grew fastest among the top ten, up 868% on the year.
What is the average export price of low carbon round steel bloom per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.92 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $1.00 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of low carbon round steel bloom from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $4.4 million in 2017 to $22.9 million in 2024, an increase of 418%. The peak was 2018 at $107.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $33.6 million a year.
Does Turkey also import low carbon round steel bloom?
Yes. Turkey imported $3.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Ukraine, the United Kingdom and China. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $19.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for low carbon round steel bloom?
The HS code for low carbon round steel bloom is subheading 7207.19. 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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