Metal spraying wire and rods exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported metal spraying wire and rods worth $10.2 million (1.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is 36% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $10.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $7.5M | 977 t |
| 2022 | $8.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $7.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $5.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $5.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $5.6M | 834 t |
| 2017 | $7.9M | 1.3K t |
Where Turkey exports metal spraying wire and rods to
Most of it went to Egypt (19%), Saudi Arabia (10%), Romania (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 40%. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $1.9M | 19% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.1M | 11% |
| Romania | $1.0M | 10% |
| United States | $878K | 8.6% |
| Portugal | $564K | 5.6% |
| Georgia | $540K | 5.3% |
| Germany | $470K | 4.6% |
| Poland | $391K | 3.8% |
| South Korea | $285K | 2.8% |
| Italy | $240K | 2.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.70 per kg, 36% above the world average of $7.14. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Metal spraying wire and rods imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $4.0 million of metal spraying wire and rods in 2024 (138 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were China (23%), United Kingdom (17%), Switzerland (12%). Among the main suppliers, Bulgaria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $929K | 23% |
| United Kingdom | $670K | 17% |
| Switzerland | $462K | 12% |
| France | $356K | 8.9% |
| Germany | $292K | 7.3% |
| United States | $250K | 6.3% |
| Japan | $242K | 6.1% |
| India | $176K | 4.4% |
| Bulgaria | $126K | 3.2% |
| Italy | $103K | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey metal spraying wire and rods exports (HS 8311.90): 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 8311.90: Wires, rods, tubes, plates, electrodes of base metal or metal carbides: of a kind used for soldering, brazing, welding: wires and rods for metal spraying: n.e.c. in item no. 8311.
Common questions
What is the value of metal spraying wire and rods exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported metal spraying wire and rods worth $10.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 139 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 36% on 2023.
Which countries buy metal spraying wire and rods from Turkey?
Egypt was the largest buyer with 19% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (10%) and Romania (10%). The top three together account for 40%, out of 131 buyer countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 279% on the year.
What is the average export price of metal spraying wire and rods per kg?
The average declared export value was about $9.70 per kg in 2024, 36% above the world average of $7.14 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of metal spraying wire and rods from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $7.9 million in 2017 to $10.2 million in 2024, an increase of 29%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.2 million a year.
Does Turkey also import metal spraying wire and rods?
Yes. Turkey imported $4.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, the United Kingdom and Switzerland. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $6.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal spraying wire and rods?
The HS code for metal spraying wire and rods is subheading 8311.90. It sits in HS chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8311 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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