Steel drum exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of steel drum by Turkey reached $39.5 million in 2024 (13.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Value fell 3% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average.
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 | $39.5M | 13.0K t |
| 2023 | $40.9M | 12.9K t |
| 2022 | $38.1M | 13.1K t |
| 2021 | $30.8M | 11.8K t |
| 2020 | $25.2M | 11.8K t |
| 2019 | $24.5M | 11.1K t |
| 2018 | $25.4M | 9.8K t |
| 2017 | $22.4M | 10.0K t |
Where Turkey exports steel drum to
Most of it went to Greece (8%), Germany (6%), United States (5%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 19%. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Greece | $3.1M | 7.8% |
| Germany | $2.5M | 6.4% |
| United States | $2.0M | 4.9% |
| Israel | $1.8M | 4.7% |
| Bulgaria | $1.8M | 4.6% |
| Iraq | $1.8M | 4.5% |
| Poland | $1.7M | 4.4% |
| Serbia | $1.7M | 4.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.6M | 4% |
| Azerbaijan | $1.3M | 3.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.04 per kg, close to the world average of $3.53.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steel drum imports to Turkey
Imports of steel drum by Turkey reached $13.8 million in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from United Kingdom (37%), Germany (18%), Portugal (13%). Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest (+826% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $5.1M | 37% |
| Germany | $2.5M | 18% |
| Portugal | $1.8M | 13% |
| Italy | $821K | 6% |
| Iran | $691K | 5% |
| China | $575K | 4.2% |
| Switzerland | $446K | 3.2% |
| Serbia | $355K | 2.6% |
| Poland | $309K | 2.2% |
| Netherlands | $232K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey steel drum exports (HS 7310.10): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 7310.10: Tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers, for any material (excluding compressed or liquefied gas), 50l or more capacity but not exceeding 300l.
Common questions
What is the value of steel drum exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported steel drum worth $39.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 155 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries buy steel drum from Turkey?
Greece was the largest buyer with 8% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by Germany (6%) and the United States (5%). The top three together account for 19%, out of 134 buyer countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 17% on the year.
What is the average export price of steel drum per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.04 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $3.53 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of steel drum from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $22.4 million in 2017 to $39.5 million in 2024, an increase of 76%. The peak was 2023 at $40.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $30.8 million a year.
Does Turkey also import steel drum?
Yes. Turkey imported $13.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United Kingdom, Germany and Portugal. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $25.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel drum?
The HS code for steel drum is subheading 7310.10. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7310 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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