Other ferro-alloys imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported other ferro-alloys worth $29.7 million (14.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 133 countries for imports of this product. That is 30% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $70.6 million.
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 | $29.7M | 14.6K t |
| 2023 | $42.1M | 15.9K t |
| 2022 | $70.6M | 22.6K t |
| 2021 | $43.0M | 22.5K t |
| 2020 | $28.1M | 18.1K t |
| 2019 | $20.5M | 13.0K t |
| 2018 | $19.4M | 10.5K t |
| 2017 | $19.5M | 13.2K t |
Where Turkey imports other ferro-alloys from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 72% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Slovenia grew fastest (+54% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $21.2M | 72% |
| Brazil | $2.7M | 9% |
| Slovenia | $1.3M | 4.4% |
| Iran | $1.0M | 3.5% |
| India | $982K | 3.3% |
| Russia | $888K | 3% |
| France | $299K | 1% |
| South Africa | $246K | 0.8% |
| Kazakhstan | $207K | 0.7% |
| Argentina | $184K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.02 per kg, close to the world average of $2.26.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Other ferro-alloys exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $4.6 million of other ferro-alloys in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Italy (36%), Ukraine (13%), Kazakhstan (5%). Among the main buyer markets, Algeria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.7M | 37% |
| Ukraine | $583K | 13% |
| Kazakhstan | $246K | 5.4% |
| North Macedonia | $242K | 5.3% |
| Slovenia | $233K | 5.1% |
| Morocco | $207K | 4.5% |
| Moldova | $207K | 4.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $193K | 4.2% |
| Hungary | $139K | 3% |
| Algeria | $139K | 3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey other ferro-alloys imports (HS 7202.99): 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 7202.99: Ferro-alloys: n.e.c. in heading no. 7202.
Common questions
What is the value of other ferro-alloys imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported other ferro-alloys worth $29.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 133 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply other ferro-alloys to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($21.2 million), followed by Brazil (9%) and Slovenia (4%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Iran grew fastest among the top ten, up 156% on the year.
What is the average import price of other ferro-alloys per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.02 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $2.26 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of other ferro-alloys to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.5 million in 2017 to $29.7 million in 2024, an increase of 52%. The peak was 2022 at $70.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $34.1 million a year.
Does Turkey also export other ferro-alloys?
Yes. Turkey exported $4.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, Ukraine and Kazakhstan. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $25.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for other ferro-alloys?
The HS code for other ferro-alloys is subheading 7202.99. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7202 page.
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