Silico-manganese steel bar imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of silico-manganese steel bar by Turkey reached $2.1 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 74% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $8.2 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 | $2.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $8.2M | 5.1K t |
| 2022 | $5.8M | 3.4K t |
| 2021 | $8.0M | 5.2K t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 2.1K t |
Where Turkey imports silico-manganese steel bar from
France alone supplied 56% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+658% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $1.2M | 56% |
| Germany | $383K | 18% |
| Czech Republic | $249K | 12% |
| Italy | $130K | 6.2% |
| Japan | $60K | 2.9% |
| Belgium | $48K | 2.3% |
| United Kingdom | $38K | 1.8% |
| China | $14K | 0.7% |
| Russia | $1K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.71 per kg, 57% above the world average of $1.09. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Silico-manganese steel bar exports from Turkey
Exports of silico-manganese steel bar by Turkey reached $1.8 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: Ukraine accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Iraq grew fastest (+40% on the year before).
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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 7228.20: Steel, alloy: bars and rods, of silico-manganese steel.
Common questions
What is the value of silico-manganese steel bar imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported silico-manganese steel bar worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 140 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 74% on 2023.
Which countries supply silico-manganese steel bar to Turkey?
France was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by Germany (18%) and the Czech Republic (12%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 658% on the year.
What is the average import price of silico-manganese steel bar per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.71 per kg in 2024, 57% above the world average of $1.09 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of silico-manganese steel bar to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, a fall of 18%. The peak was 2023 at $8.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.1 million a year.
Does Turkey also export silico-manganese steel bar?
Yes. Turkey exported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ukraine, Indonesia and Tunisia. That compares with imports of $2.1 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for silico-manganese steel bar?
The HS code for silico-manganese steel bar is subheading 7228.20. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7228 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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