Sponge iron imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported sponge iron worth $28.7 million (85.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 136 countries. Value rose 14% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $104.0 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 | $28.7M | 85.0K t |
| 2023 | $25.1M | 62.0K t |
| 2022 | $67.4M | 139.6K t |
| 2021 | $96.9M | 208.5K t |
| 2020 | $21.3M | 72.5K t |
| 2019 | $39.8M | 136.9K t |
| 2018 | $38.2M | 111.4K t |
| 2017 | $104.0M | 387.3K t |
Where Turkey imports sponge iron from
One supplier dominates: Libya accounted for 100% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Libya | $28.7M | 100% |
| China | $5K | 0% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
| United States | $1K | 0% |
| Romania | $0K | 0% |
| Jordan | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.34 per kg, 21% below the world average of $0.43, 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.
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The shipment records behind Turkey sponge iron imports (HS 7203.90): 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 7203.90: Ferrous products: spongy ferrous products and iron having a minimum purity by weight of 99.94%, in lumps, pellets or similar forms.
Common questions
What is the value of sponge iron imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported sponge iron worth $28.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 85.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 136 countries worldwide, with 7% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply sponge iron to Turkey?
Libya was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($28.7 million), followed by China (0%) and Germany (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Libya grew fastest among the top ten, up 15% on the year.
What is the average import price of sponge iron per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.34 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $0.43 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of sponge iron to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $104.0 million in 2017 to $28.7 million in 2024, a fall of 72%. The peak was 2017 at $104.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $52.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for sponge iron?
The HS code for sponge iron is subheading 7203.90. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7203 page.
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