Plastic-coated steel strip imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic-coated steel strip by Turkey reached $32.8 million in 2024 (19.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 183 countries. Value fell 23% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $42.8 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 | $32.8M | 19.9K t |
| 2023 | $42.8M | 26.2K t |
| 2022 | $39.4M | 18.6K t |
| 2021 | $31.1M | 18.2K t |
| 2020 | $20.6M | 15.4K t |
| 2019 | $18.3M | 12.4K t |
| 2018 | $15.3M | 9.7K t |
| 2017 | $14.3M | 12.3K t |
Where Turkey imports plastic-coated steel strip from
Most of the value came from Germany (41%), South Korea (22%), China (17%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+68% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $13.4M | 41% |
| South Korea | $7.2M | 22% |
| China | $5.4M | 17% |
| Thailand | $2.9M | 8.7% |
| Japan | $1.2M | 3.6% |
| Russia | $895K | 2.7% |
| United Kingdom | $602K | 1.8% |
| Belgium | $327K | 1% |
| Italy | $304K | 0.9% |
| Greece | $288K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.65 per kg, close to the world average of $1.65.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plastic-coated steel strip exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $18.0 million of plastic-coated steel strip in 2024 (14.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Most of it went to Canada (17%), United States (11%), Cyprus (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 37%. Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+294% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $3.1M | 17% |
| United States | $2.0M | 11% |
| Cyprus | $1.5M | 8.4% |
| Ukraine | $1.1M | 6.2% |
| United Kingdom | $1.1M | 5.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $931K | 5.2% |
| Egypt | $887K | 4.9% |
| Spain | $876K | 4.9% |
| Morocco | $627K | 3.5% |
| Romania | $618K | 3.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey plastic-coated steel strip imports (HS 7212.40): 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 7212.40: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, painted, varnished or coated with plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic-coated steel strip imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported plastic-coated steel strip worth $32.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 183 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic-coated steel strip to Turkey?
Germany was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($13.4 million), followed by South Korea (22%) and China (17%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 164% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic-coated steel strip per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.65 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.65 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of plastic-coated steel strip to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.3 million in 2017 to $32.8 million in 2024, an increase of 129%. The peak was 2023 at $42.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $26.9 million a year.
Does Turkey also export plastic-coated steel strip?
Yes. Turkey exported $18.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, the United States and Cyprus. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $14.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic-coated steel strip?
The HS code for plastic-coated steel strip is subheading 7212.40. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7212 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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