Low carbon square steel bloom imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported low carbon square steel bloom worth $1.84 billion (3.56 million tonnes). It ranks 1st of 136 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 6% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $1.84B | 3.56M t |
| 2023 | $1.74B | 3.08M t |
| 2022 | $1.50B | 2.35M t |
| 2021 | $1.30B | 2.55M t |
| 2020 | $421.9M | 1.21M t |
| 2019 | $536.4M | 1.38M t |
| 2018 | $990.2M | 2.24M t |
| 2017 | $763.7M | 1.87M t |
Where Turkey imports low carbon square steel bloom from
Most of the value came from Malaysia (24%), Russia (19%), China (14%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $436.9M | 24% |
| Russia | $352.6M | 19% |
| China | $256.9M | 14% |
| Indonesia | $227.1M | 12% |
| Algeria | $132.6M | 7.2% |
| Ukraine | $97.3M | 5.3% |
| Vietnam | $67.7M | 3.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $61.1M | 3.3% |
| Iran | $52.4M | 2.9% |
| Pakistan | $45.7M | 2.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.52 per kg, close to the world average of $0.53.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Low carbon square steel bloom exports from Turkey
Exports of low carbon square steel bloom by Turkey reached $33.3 million in 2024 (61.2 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Morocco (27%), Italy (25%), Tunisia (19%). Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+261% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $9.0M | 27% |
| Italy | $8.4M | 25% |
| Tunisia | $6.5M | 19% |
| Peru | $6.0M | 18% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.1M | 3.4% |
| Germany | $880K | 2.6% |
| Georgia | $654K | 2% |
| Spain | $466K | 1.4% |
| Australia | $115K | 0.4% |
| Syria | $97K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey low carbon square steel bloom imports (HS 7207.11): 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 7207.11: 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 (including square) cross-section, width less than twice thickness.
Common questions
What is the value of low carbon square steel bloom imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported low carbon square steel bloom worth $1.84 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.56 million tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 136 countries worldwide, with 24% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply low carbon square steel bloom to Turkey?
Malaysia was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($436.9 million), followed by Russia (19%) and China (14%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 765% on the year.
What is the average import price of low carbon square steel bloom per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.52 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.53 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 square steel bloom to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $763.7 million in 2017 to $1.84 billion in 2024, an increase of 141%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.14 billion a year.
Does Turkey also export low carbon square steel bloom?
Yes. Turkey exported $33.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Morocco, Italy and Tunisia. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $1.81 billion a year.
What is the HS code for low carbon square steel bloom?
The HS code for low carbon square steel bloom is subheading 7207.11. 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?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Turkey. Tell us your product to see it live.
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