Other steel bars exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of other steel bars by Turkey reached $101.5 million in 2024 (107.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 132 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 9% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $233.8 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 | $101.5M | 107.5K t |
| 2023 | $111.4M | 104.2K t |
| 2022 | $196.5M | 182.7K t |
| 2021 | $233.8M | 297.1K t |
| 2020 | $97.0M | 140.7K t |
| 2019 | $148.0M | 236.5K t |
| 2018 | $104.3M | 126.5K t |
| 2017 | $68.7M | 98.1K t |
Where Turkey exports other steel bars to
Most of it went to Iran (7%), United Kingdom (7%), Russia (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 22%. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+363% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | $7.6M | 7.5% |
| United Kingdom | $7.2M | 7.1% |
| Russia | $7.1M | 7% |
| Bulgaria | $5.3M | 5.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $4.9M | 4.9% |
| Romania | $4.8M | 4.7% |
| Brazil | $3.4M | 3.3% |
| Colombia | $3.1M | 3.1% |
| Spain | $2.9M | 2.9% |
| Morocco | $2.7M | 2.6% |
Product types under HS 7215
| 7215.50 | Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, n.e.c. in chapter 72, cold-formed or cold-finished, (not free-cutting) | 67% |
| 7215.10 | Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, of free-cutting steel, cold-formed or cold-finished, n.e.c. in chapter 72 | 23% |
| 7215.90 | Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, n.e.c. in chapter 72, n.e.c. in heading no. 7215 | 10% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7215.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.94 per kg, 29% below the world average of $1.32, 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.
Other steel bars imports to Turkey
Imports of other steel bars by Turkey reached $41.9 million in 2024 (31.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. The largest suppliers were Germany (29%), Romania (24%), Italy (21%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+216% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $12.0M | 29% |
| Romania | $9.9M | 24% |
| Italy | $8.9M | 21% |
| France | $3.2M | 7.6% |
| Spain | $2.8M | 6.6% |
| Switzerland | $1.7M | 4% |
| China | $938K | 2.2% |
| Bulgaria | $641K | 1.5% |
| Poland | $627K | 1.5% |
| Czech Republic | $223K | 0.5% |
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 7215: Iron or non-alloy steel; bars and rods, n.e.c. in chapter 72.
Common questions
What is the value of other steel bars exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported other steel bars worth $101.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 107.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 132 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries buy other steel bars from Turkey?
Iran was the largest buyer with 7% of the value ($7.6 million), followed by the United Kingdom (7%) and Russia (7%). The top three together account for 22%, out of 133 buyer countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 363% on the year.
What is the average export price of other steel bars per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.94 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $1.32 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 other steel bars from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $68.7 million in 2017 to $101.5 million in 2024, an increase of 48%. The peak was 2021 at $233.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import other steel bars?
Yes. Turkey imported $41.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, Romania and Italy. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $59.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for other steel bars?
The HS code for other steel bars is heading 7215. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 7215.50 (67% of the value) and 7215.10 (23%). It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7215 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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