Pig iron imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of pig iron by Turkey reached $631.2 million in 2024 (1.50 million tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 137 countries for imports of this product. That is 11% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $824.7 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 | $631.2M | 1.50M t |
| 2023 | $710.9M | 1.55M t |
| 2022 | $824.7M | 1.48M t |
| 2021 | $708.7M | 1.31M t |
| 2020 | $444.0M | 1.19M t |
| 2019 | $405.8M | 1.23M t |
| 2018 | $499.9M | 1.21M t |
| 2017 | $288.2M | 1.03M t |
Where Turkey imports pig iron from
Russia alone supplied 61% of it. Among the main suppliers, Kazakhstan grew fastest (+940% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $385.1M | 61% |
| Kazakhstan | $101.4M | 16% |
| Ukraine | $40.2M | 6.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $31.0M | 4.9% |
| South Africa | $20.6M | 3.3% |
| India | $15.7M | 2.5% |
| Brazil | $12.7M | 2% |
| Indonesia | $12.1M | 1.9% |
| Germany | $10.4M | 1.7% |
| Italy | $1.9M | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 7201
| 7201.10 | Iron: non-alloy pig iron containing by weight 0.5% or less of phosphorus, in pigs, blocks or other primary forms | 100% |
| 7201.50 | Iron: alloy pig iron, spiegeleisen, in pigs, blocks or other primary forms | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7201.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.42 per kg, close to the world average of $0.45.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pig iron exports from Turkey
Exports of pig iron by Turkey reached $5.8 million in 2024 (11.3 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Pakistan (33%), India (32%), Algeria (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest (+281% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | $1.9M | 33% |
| India | $1.9M | 32% |
| Algeria | $734K | 13% |
| Indonesia | $325K | 5.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $273K | 4.7% |
| Tunisia | $169K | 2.9% |
| Egypt | $159K | 2.7% |
| Morocco | $120K | 2.1% |
| Israel | $62K | 1.1% |
| United States | $50K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 7201: Pig iron and spiegeleisen in pigs, blocks or other primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of pig iron imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported pig iron worth $631.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.50 million tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 137 countries worldwide, with 13% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply pig iron to Turkey?
Russia was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($385.1 million), followed by Kazakhstan (16%) and Ukraine (6%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Kazakhstan grew fastest among the top ten, up 940% on the year.
What is the average import price of pig iron per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.42 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $0.45 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 imports of pig iron to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $288.2 million in 2017 to $631.2 million in 2024, an increase of 119%. The peak was 2022 at $824.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export pig iron?
Yes. Turkey exported $5.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Pakistan, India and Algeria. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $625.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for pig iron?
The HS code for pig iron is heading 7201. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 7201.10 (100% of the value) and 7201.50 (0%). It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7201 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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