Steel blooms and billets imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported steel blooms and billets worth $2.3 million (2.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 17% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $7.9 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 | $2.3M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $7.9M | 12.2K t |
| 2021 | $7.3M | 10.1K t |
| 2020 | $842K | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $870K | 932 t |
| 2018 | $680K | 769 t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 1.4K t |
Where Turkey imports steel blooms and billets from
The largest suppliers were Spain (43%), China (32%), Germany (22%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+291% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $970K | 43% |
| China | $730K | 33% |
| Germany | $502K | 22% |
| Iran | $35K | 1.5% |
| Italy | $5K | 0.2% |
| United States | $4K | 0.2% |
| Finland | $2K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0.1% |
| Sweden | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.11 per kg, 71% above the world average of $0.65. 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.
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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 7206.90: Iron or non-alloy steel: primary forms (excluding ingots and iron of heading no. 7203).
Common questions
What is the value of steel blooms and billets imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported steel blooms and billets worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 152 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel blooms and billets to Turkey?
Spain was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($970 thousand), followed by China (32%) and Germany (22%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 291% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel blooms and billets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.11 per kg in 2024, 71% above the world average of $0.65 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel blooms and billets to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 3%. The peak was 2022 at $7.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel blooms and billets?
The HS code for steel blooms and billets is subheading 7206.90. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7206 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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