Stainless sheet (other processing) imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $63.2 million of stainless sheet (other processing) in 2024 (12.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 194 countries. Value rose 40% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $63.2M | 12.9K t |
| 2023 | $45.1M | 9.3K t |
| 2022 | $34.5M | 8.2K t |
| 2021 | $41.0M | 15.3K t |
| 2020 | $31.0M | 13.0K t |
| 2019 | $24.6M | 9.0K t |
| 2018 | $22.0M | 7.6K t |
| 2017 | $23.7M | 8.2K t |
Where Turkey imports stainless sheet (other processing) from
Most of the value came from China (48%), Taiwan (13%), Germany (9%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+100% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $30.3M | 48% |
| Taiwan | $7.9M | 13% |
| Germany | $5.7M | 9% |
| South Korea | $5.1M | 8.1% |
| Netherlands | $4.1M | 6.4% |
| Sweden | $3.1M | 5% |
| France | $2.0M | 3.1% |
| Italy | $2.0M | 3.1% |
| Thailand | $1.3M | 2% |
| Belgium | $450K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.90 per kg, 39% above the world average of $3.52. 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.
Stainless sheet (other processing) exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported stainless sheet (other processing) worth $7.0 million (2.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Lebanon (25%), Tunisia (13%), Serbia (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%. Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey stainless sheet (other processing) imports (HS 7219.90): 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 7219.90: Steel, stainless: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, n.e.c. in heading no. 7219.
Common questions
What is the value of stainless sheet (other processing) imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported stainless sheet (other processing) worth $63.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 194 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was up 40% on 2023.
Which countries supply stainless sheet (other processing) to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($30.3 million), followed by Taiwan (13%) and Germany (9%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 234% on the year.
What is the average import price of stainless sheet (other processing) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.90 per kg in 2024, 39% above the world average of $3.52 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of stainless sheet (other processing) to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $23.7 million in 2017 to $63.2 million in 2024, an increase of 167%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $35.6 million a year.
Does Turkey also export stainless sheet (other processing)?
Yes. Turkey exported $7.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Lebanon, Tunisia and Serbia. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $56.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for stainless sheet (other processing)?
The HS code for stainless sheet (other processing) is subheading 7219.90. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7219 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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