Steel articles exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of steel articles by Turkey reached $1.21 billion in 2024 (342.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $1.21B | 342.3K t |
| 2023 | $1.24B | 352.7K t |
| 2022 | $1.27B | 395.6K t |
| 2021 | $1.10B | 358.4K t |
| 2020 | $826.1M | 310.6K t |
| 2019 | $850.9M | 353.6K t |
| 2018 | $907.5M | 318.2K t |
| 2017 | $795.8M | 301.3K t |
Where Turkey exports steel articles to
The largest buyer markets were Germany (20%), Romania (11%), France (5%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 36%. Among the main buyer markets, Romania grew fastest (+34% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $246.1M | 20% |
| Romania | $129.6M | 11% |
| France | $65.5M | 5.4% |
| Hungary | $58.2M | 4.8% |
| Spain | $36.4M | 3% |
| Poland | $36.1M | 3% |
| Russia | $34.1M | 2.8% |
| Austria | $31.0M | 2.6% |
| United States | $30.8M | 2.5% |
| Italy | $29.4M | 2.4% |
Product types under HS 7326
| 7326.90 | Iron or steel: articles n.e.c. in heading 7326 | 91% |
| 7326.19 | Iron or steel: articles n.e.c. in item no. 7326.11, forged or stamped, but not further worked | 6% |
| 7326.20 | Iron or steel: wire articles | 2.6% |
| 7326.11 | Iron or steel: grinding balls and similar articles for mills, forged or stamped, but not further worked | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7326.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.54 per kg, close to the world average of $4.42.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steel articles imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $726.2 million of steel articles in 2024 (227.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from Germany (20%), China (14%), France (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 43%. Among the main suppliers, Bulgaria grew fastest (+197% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $141.9M | 20% |
| China | $101.7M | 14% |
| France | $70.2M | 9.7% |
| Romania | $63.5M | 8.7% |
| Italy | $53.7M | 7.4% |
| Spain | $35.9M | 5% |
| United Kingdom | $28.2M | 3.9% |
| Czech Republic | $27.9M | 3.8% |
| Poland | $24.1M | 3.3% |
| Bulgaria | $20.3M | 2.8% |
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 7326: Iron or steel; articles, n.e.c. in chapter 73.
Common questions
What is the value of steel articles exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported steel articles worth $1.21 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 342.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 223 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries buy steel articles from Turkey?
Germany was the largest buyer with 20% of the value ($246.1 million), followed by Romania (11%) and France (5%). The top three together account for 36%, out of 189 buyer countries in total. Romania grew fastest among the top ten, up 34% on the year.
What is the average export price of steel articles per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.54 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $4.42 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 exports of steel articles from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $795.8 million in 2017 to $1.21 billion in 2024, an increase of 52%. The peak was 2022 at $1.27 billion. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import steel articles?
Yes. Turkey imported $726.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, China and France. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $484.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel articles?
The HS code for steel articles is heading 7326. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 7326.90 (91% of the value) and 7326.19 (6%). It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7326 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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