Stainless steel strips imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $153.9 million of stainless steel strips in 2024 (66.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 201 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 14% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $239.1 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 | $153.9M | 66.4K t |
| 2023 | $178.1M | 74.8K t |
| 2022 | $239.1M | 81.9K t |
| 2021 | $206.6M | 91.6K t |
| 2020 | $122.3M | 68.4K t |
| 2019 | $114.2M | 61.1K t |
| 2018 | $141.0M | 67.8K t |
| 2017 | $127.4M | 66.7K t |
Where Turkey imports stainless steel strips from
China alone supplied 50% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $77.7M | 51% |
| Italy | $16.9M | 11% |
| France | $13.8M | 9% |
| Germany | $9.7M | 6.3% |
| Taiwan | $7.0M | 4.6% |
| Spain | $6.4M | 4.1% |
| Sweden | $6.1M | 4% |
| United States | $2.5M | 1.6% |
| India | $2.4M | 1.6% |
| South Korea | $2.1M | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 7220
| 7220.20 | Steel, stainless: flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, cold-rolled | 94% |
| 7220.90 | Steel, stainless: flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, n.e.c. in heading no 7220 | 3.5% |
| 7220.11 | Steel, stainless: flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, hot-rolled, of a thickness of 4.75mm or more | 1.4% |
| 7220.12 | Steel, stainless: flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, hot-rolled, of a thickness of less than 4.75mm | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7220.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.32 per kg, 39% below the world average of $3.81, 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.
Stainless steel strips exports from Turkey
Exports of stainless steel strips by Turkey reached $40.7 million in 2024 (13.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Poland (25%), Slovenia (18%), Russia (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $10.3M | 25% |
| Slovenia | $7.3M | 18% |
| Russia | $5.4M | 13% |
| Italy | $2.6M | 6.4% |
| Brazil | $2.1M | 5.1% |
| Romania | $2.0M | 4.9% |
| Serbia | $1.2M | 2.9% |
| Colombia | $923K | 2.3% |
| Germany | $863K | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $754K | 1.9% |
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 7220: Stainless steel; flat-rolled products of width less than 600mm.
Common questions
What is the value of stainless steel strips imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported stainless steel strips worth $153.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 66.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 201 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply stainless steel strips to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($77.7 million), followed by Italy (11%) and France (9%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 59% on the year.
What is the average import price of stainless steel strips per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.32 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $3.81 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 strips to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $127.4 million in 2017 to $153.9 million in 2024, an increase of 21%. The peak was 2022 at $239.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export stainless steel strips?
Yes. Turkey exported $40.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Poland, Slovenia and Russia. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $113.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for stainless steel strips?
The HS code for stainless steel strips is heading 7220. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 7220.20 (94% of the value) and 7220.90 (3%). It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7220 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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