Remelting scrap ingots imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of remelting scrap ingots by Turkey reached $5.5 million in 2024 (15.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 54 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 16% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 45% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $7.9 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 | $5.5M | 15.1K t |
| 2023 | $4.8M | 12.2K t |
| 2022 | $7.6M | 16.4K t |
| 2021 | $7.9M | 20.6K t |
| 2020 | $266K | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $117K | 121 t |
| 2018 | $4.4M | 3.9K t |
| 2017 | $411K | 2.1K t |
Where Turkey imports remelting scrap ingots from
One supplier dominates: Syria accounted for 66% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Azerbaijan grew fastest (+222% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Syria | $3.7M | 67% |
| Romania | $1.6M | 28% |
| Azerbaijan | $252K | 4.6% |
| Uzbekistan | $28K | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $14K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.37 per kg, close to the world average of $0.46.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Remelting scrap ingots exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported remelting scrap ingots worth $965 thousand (437 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Most of it went to Netherlands (48%), Germany (42%), Serbia (6%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $465K | 48% |
| Germany | $401K | 42% |
| Serbia | $61K | 6.3% |
| United States | $24K | 2.5% |
| Azerbaijan | $15K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey remelting scrap ingots imports (HS 7204.50): 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 7204.50: Ferrous products: remelting scrap ingots.
Common questions
What is the value of remelting scrap ingots imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported remelting scrap ingots worth $5.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 54 countries worldwide, with 9% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply remelting scrap ingots to Turkey?
Syria was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by Romania (28%) and Azerbaijan (5%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. Azerbaijan grew fastest among the top ten, up 222% on the year.
What is the average import price of remelting scrap ingots per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.37 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $0.46 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of remelting scrap ingots to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $411 thousand in 2017 to $5.5 million in 2024. The peak was 2021 at $7.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
Does Turkey also export remelting scrap ingots?
Yes. Turkey exported $965 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Germany and Serbia. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $4.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for remelting scrap ingots?
The HS code for remelting scrap ingots is subheading 7204.50. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7204 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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