Stainless steel ingots imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of stainless steel ingots by Turkey reached $7.4 million in 2024 (3.7 thousand tonnes). That is 56% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 43% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $119.2 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 | $7.4M | 3.7K t |
| 2023 | $4.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $52.0M | 21.1K t |
| 2021 | $119.2M | 60.2K t |
| 2020 | $28.1M | 15.4K t |
| 2019 | $13.3M | 6.8K t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 550 t |
| 2017 | $602K | 50 t |
Where Turkey imports stainless steel ingots from
The largest suppliers were Iran (36%), Azerbaijan (25%), India (16%). Among the main suppliers, Iran grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | $2.7M | 36% |
| Azerbaijan | $1.9M | 25% |
| India | $1.2M | 16% |
| United States | $771K | 10% |
| China | $361K | 4.9% |
| Czech Republic | $276K | 3.7% |
| Italy | $169K | 2.3% |
| Spain | $44K | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $35K | 0.5% |
| France | $33K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 7218
| 7218.10 | Steel, stainless: ingots and other primary forms | 80% |
| 7218.99 | Steel, stainless: semi-finished products, other than of rectangular cross-section | 18% |
| 7218.91 | Steel, stainless: semi-finished products, of rectangular (other than square) cross-section | 1.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7218.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.00 per kg, close to the world average of $2.44.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Stainless steel ingots exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported stainless steel ingots worth $1.5 million (251 tonnes). Most of it went to United Kingdom (34%), France (25%), Italy (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $509K | 34% |
| France | $376K | 25% |
| Italy | $171K | 11% |
| Netherlands | $85K | 5.6% |
| Germany | $80K | 5.3% |
| China | $69K | 4.6% |
| United States | $46K | 3.1% |
| Switzerland | $36K | 2.4% |
| Liberia | $34K | 2.3% |
| Spain | $26K | 1.7% |
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 7218: Stainless steel in ingots or other primary forms; semi-finished products of stainless steel.
Common questions
What is the value of stainless steel ingots imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported stainless steel ingots worth $7.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 177 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 56% on 2023.
Which countries supply stainless steel ingots to Turkey?
Iran was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by Azerbaijan (25%) and India (16%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 373% on the year.
What is the average import price of stainless steel ingots per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.00 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $2.44 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 stainless steel ingots to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $602 thousand in 2017 to $7.4 million in 2024. The peak was 2021 at $119.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export stainless steel ingots?
Yes. Turkey exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, France and Italy. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $5.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for stainless steel ingots?
The HS code for stainless steel ingots is heading 7218. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 7218.10 (80% of the value) and 7218.99 (18%). It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7218 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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