Narrow steel strips exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported narrow steel strips worth $161.2 million (198.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 125 countries for exports of this product. That is 11% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% a year on average.
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 | $161.2M | 198.1K t |
| 2023 | $145.4M | 160.2K t |
| 2022 | $201.2M | 203.1K t |
| 2021 | $165.5M | 172.1K t |
| 2020 | $69.1M | 100.1K t |
| 2019 | $52.5M | 74.0K t |
| 2018 | $50.4M | 58.9K t |
| 2017 | $49.0M | 63.6K t |
Where Turkey exports narrow steel strips to
Most of it went to Iraq (32%), Romania (14%), Egypt (6%). Among the main buyer markets, Morocco grew fastest (+155% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $51.2M | 32% |
| Romania | $22.4M | 14% |
| Egypt | $10.0M | 6.2% |
| Morocco | $7.1M | 4.4% |
| Spain | $6.2M | 3.8% |
| Tunisia | $5.5M | 3.4% |
| Italy | $5.2M | 3.3% |
| Ukraine | $4.9M | 3.1% |
| Bulgaria | $4.6M | 2.9% |
| Hungary | $4.5M | 2.8% |
Product types under HS 7211
| 7211.19 | Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, hot-rolled, of a width less than 600mm, less than 4.75mm thick, excluding those of item no. 7211.13 | 44% |
| 7211.23 | Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, cold-rolled, of a width less than 600mm, containing by weight less than 0.25% of carbon | 37% |
| 7211.29 | Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, cold-rolled, of a width less than 600mm, containing by weight 0.25% or more of carbon | 8% |
| 7211.90 | Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, n.e.c. in heading no. 7211, width less than 600mm | 7.1% |
| 7211.14 | Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, hot-rolled, of a width less than 600mm, 4.75mm thick or more, excluding those of item no. 7211.13 | 4.1% |
| 7211.13 | Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, hot-rolled, rolled on four faces or in a closed box pass, of a width more than 150mm but less than 600mm, 4mm… | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7211.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.81 per kg, 28% below the world average of $1.12, 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.
Narrow steel strips imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported narrow steel strips worth $60.6 million (45.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were Germany (24%), Italy (21%), Russia (15%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+334% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $14.5M | 24% |
| Italy | $13.0M | 21% |
| Russia | $9.0M | 15% |
| India | $6.9M | 11% |
| Sweden | $4.6M | 7.6% |
| China | $3.7M | 6.1% |
| France | $3.0M | 5% |
| South Korea | $2.4M | 4% |
| Romania | $1.0M | 1.7% |
| Austria | $618K | 1% |
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 7211: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width less than 600mm, not clad, plated or coated.
Common questions
What is the value of narrow steel strips exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported narrow steel strips worth $161.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 198.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 125 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries buy narrow steel strips from Turkey?
Iraq was the largest buyer with 32% of the value ($51.2 million), followed by Romania (14%) and Egypt (6%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 105 buyer countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 155% on the year.
What is the average export price of narrow steel strips per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.81 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $1.12 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 narrow steel strips from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $49.0 million in 2017 to $161.2 million in 2024, an increase of 229%. The peak was 2022 at $201.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import narrow steel strips?
Yes. Turkey imported $60.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, Italy and Russia. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $100.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for narrow steel strips?
The HS code for narrow steel strips is heading 7211. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 7211.19 (44% of the value) and 7211.23 (37%). It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7211 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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