Small diameter hot-rolled bar exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported small diameter hot-rolled bar worth $279.2 million (432.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 3%. Value rose 63% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $726.4 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $279.2M | 432.6K t |
| 2023 | $171.6M | 260.9K t |
| 2022 | $559.6M | 668.6K t |
| 2021 | $719.4M | 965.6K t |
| 2020 | $423.6M | 845.8K t |
| 2019 | $599.2M | 1.17M t |
| 2018 | $726.4M | 1.22M t |
| 2017 | $461.6M | 949.6K t |
Where Turkey exports small diameter hot-rolled bar to
Most of it went to Romania (19%), Bosnia Herzegovina (11%), Spain (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 39%. Among the main buyer markets, Trinidad and Tobago grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.65 per kg, close to the world average of $0.64.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Small diameter hot-rolled bar imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported small diameter hot-rolled bar worth $206.9 million (335.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. The largest suppliers were China (22%), United Kingdom (14%), South Korea (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 48%. Among the main suppliers, Iran grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $44.8M | 22% |
| United Kingdom | $28.4M | 14% |
| South Korea | $26.5M | 13% |
| Kazakhstan | $26.1M | 13% |
| Russia | $17.9M | 8.7% |
| Germany | $13.9M | 6.7% |
| Malaysia | $12.1M | 5.9% |
| Algeria | $6.4M | 3.1% |
| Iran | $6.4M | 3.1% |
| Azerbaijan | $5.9M | 2.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey small diameter hot-rolled bar exports (HS 7213.91): 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 7213.91: Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, n.e.c. in heading no. 7213, of circular cross-section measuring less than 14mm in diameter.
Common questions
What is the value of small diameter hot-rolled bar exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported small diameter hot-rolled bar worth $279.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 432.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 103 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was up 63% on 2023.
Which countries buy small diameter hot-rolled bar from Turkey?
Romania was the largest buyer with 19% of the value ($52.4 million), followed by Bosnia Herzegovina (11%) and Spain (10%). The top three together account for 39%, out of 80 buyer countries in total. Bosnia Herzegovina grew fastest among the top ten, up 351% on the year.
What is the average export price of small diameter hot-rolled bar per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.65 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.64 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of small diameter hot-rolled bar from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $461.6 million in 2017 to $279.2 million in 2024, a fall of 40%. The peak was 2018 at $726.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $492.6 million a year.
Does Turkey also import small diameter hot-rolled bar?
Yes. Turkey imported $206.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, the United Kingdom and South Korea. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $72.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for small diameter hot-rolled bar?
The HS code for small diameter hot-rolled bar is subheading 7213.91. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7213 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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