Steel chain imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported steel chain worth $73.4 million (13.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 12% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $73.4M | 13.9K t |
| 2023 | $83.5M | 16.0K t |
| 2022 | $70.5M | 13.4K t |
| 2021 | $60.5M | 11.5K t |
| 2020 | $46.0M | 9.3K t |
| 2019 | $39.1M | 8.2K t |
| 2018 | $49.6M | 9.4K t |
| 2017 | $47.6M | 8.6K t |
Where Turkey imports steel chain from
The largest suppliers were China (34%), Germany (27%), Italy (8%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+56% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $24.8M | 34% |
| Germany | $20.1M | 28% |
| Italy | $6.1M | 8.3% |
| Japan | $3.0M | 4.1% |
| France | $2.6M | 3.6% |
| Netherlands | $1.9M | 2.6% |
| Greece | $1.9M | 2.6% |
| United Kingdom | $1.7M | 2.3% |
| India | $1.6M | 2.3% |
| South Korea | $1.1M | 1.5% |
Product types under HS 7315
| 7315.11 | Chain: articulated link, roller, of iron or steel | 47% |
| 7315.12 | Chain: articulated link, (other than roller), of iron or steel | 22% |
| 7315.82 | Chain: welded link chain, of iron or steel | 10% |
| 7315.89 | Chain: n.e.c. in heading no. 7315, of iron or steel | 7.1% |
| 7315.90 | Chain: parts n.e.c. in heading no. 7315, of iron or steel | 6.5% |
| 7315.81 | Chain: stud-link chain, of iron or steel | 4.4% |
| 7315.19 | Chain: articulated link parts, of iron or steel | 3.2% |
| 7315.20 | Chain: skid, articulated link chain and parts thereof, of iron or steel | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7315.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.26 per kg, close to the world average of $4.54.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steel chain exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported steel chain worth $38.7 million (11.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Germany (17%), Russia (6%), Kazakhstan (5%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 29%. Among the main buyer markets, Iraq grew fastest (+139% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $6.6M | 17% |
| Russia | $2.4M | 6.2% |
| Kazakhstan | $2.1M | 5.4% |
| France | $1.6M | 4.2% |
| United States | $1.6M | 4.2% |
| Belarus | $1.6M | 4.1% |
| Poland | $1.4M | 3.7% |
| Italy | $1.4M | 3.6% |
| Romania | $976K | 2.5% |
| Iraq | $775K | 2% |
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 7315: Chain and parts thereof, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel chain imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported steel chain worth $73.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 221 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel chain to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($24.8 million), followed by Germany (27%) and Italy (8%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 70 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 56% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel chain per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.26 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $4.54 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 steel chain to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $47.6 million in 2017 to $73.4 million in 2024, an increase of 54%. The peak was 2023 at $83.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export steel chain?
Yes. Turkey exported $38.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Russia and Kazakhstan. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $34.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel chain?
The HS code for steel chain is heading 7315. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 7315.11 (47% of the value) and 7315.12 (22%). It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7315 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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