Seamless steel pipes imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $861.6 million of seamless steel pipes in 2024 (494.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 224 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 14% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average.
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 | $861.6M | 494.7K t |
| 2023 | $757.4M | 437.4K t |
| 2022 | $826.7M | 481.7K t |
| 2021 | $455.1M | 320.5K t |
| 2020 | $312.3M | 259.1K t |
| 2019 | $316.7M | 229.7K t |
| 2018 | $362.7M | 189.6K t |
| 2017 | $292.8M | 278.6K t |
Where Turkey imports seamless steel pipes from
The largest suppliers were China (43%), Italy (20%), Russia (10%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+616% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $368.0M | 43% |
| Italy | $169.8M | 20% |
| Russia | $89.3M | 10% |
| Germany | $37.3M | 4.3% |
| Romania | $27.5M | 3.2% |
| Spain | $26.6M | 3.1% |
| Mexico | $21.3M | 2.5% |
| Ukraine | $19.9M | 2.3% |
| Japan | $16.6M | 1.9% |
| Austria | $13.4M | 1.6% |
Product types under HS 7304
| 7304.29 | Iron or steel (excluding cast iron or stainless steel): seamless, casing and tubing, of a kind used in drilling for oil or gas | 23% |
| 7304.39 | Iron or non-alloy steel (excluding cast iron): seamless, (excluding cold-drawn or cold-rolled), tubes, pipes and hollow profiles of circular… | 22% |
| 7304.19 | Iron or steel (excluding cast iron or stainless steel): seamless, line pipe of a kind used for oil or gas pipelines | 20% |
| 7304.31 | Iron or non-alloy steel (excluding cast iron): seamless, cold-drawn or cold-rolled, tubes, pipes and hollow profiles of circular cross-section | 8.5% |
| 7304.41 | Steel, stainless: cold-drawn or cold-rolled (cold-reduced), tubes and pipes of circular cross-section | 8% |
| 7304.49 | Steel, stainless: (excluding cold-drawn or cold-rolled), tubes pipes and hollow profiles of circular cross-section | 6.5% |
| 7304.59 | Steel, alloy (not stainless steel): (excluding cold-drawn or cold-rolled), tubes, pipes and hollow profiles of circular cross-section | 5.2% |
| 7304.51 | Steel, alloy (not stainless steel): seamless, cold-drawn or cold-rolled (cold-reduced), tubes, pipes and hollow profiles of circular cross-section | 2.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7304.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.74 per kg, 25% below the world average of $2.31, 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.
Seamless steel pipes exports from Turkey
Exports of seamless steel pipes by Turkey reached $144.7 million in 2024 (56.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 0%. Most of it went to United States (24%), Poland (18%), Morocco (5%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+299% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $34.5M | 24% |
| Poland | $26.7M | 19% |
| Morocco | $7.1M | 4.9% |
| Germany | $6.8M | 4.7% |
| Australia | $6.2M | 4.3% |
| Iraq | $5.0M | 3.5% |
| Hungary | $3.5M | 2.4% |
| Azerbaijan | $3.2M | 2.2% |
| Iran | $2.9M | 2% |
| United Kingdom | $2.7M | 1.9% |
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 7304: Tubes, pipes and hollow profiles, seamless, of iron (other than cast iron) or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of seamless steel pipes imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported seamless steel pipes worth $861.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 494.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 224 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply seamless steel pipes to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($368.0 million), followed by Italy (20%) and Russia (10%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 65 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 616% on the year.
What is the average import price of seamless steel pipes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.74 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $2.31 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 seamless steel pipes to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $292.8 million in 2017 to $861.6 million in 2024, an increase of 194%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export seamless steel pipes?
Yes. Turkey exported $144.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Poland and Morocco. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $716.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for seamless steel pipes?
The HS code for seamless steel pipes is heading 7304. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 7304.29 (23% of the value) and 7304.39 (22%). It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7304 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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