Steel drums exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of steel drums by Turkey reached $250.0 million in 2024 (77.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 189 countries for exports of this product. That is 5% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $250.0M | 77.7K t |
| 2023 | $263.6M | 76.1K t |
| 2022 | $255.5M | 78.4K t |
| 2021 | $213.8M | 74.9K t |
| 2020 | $161.3M | 65.2K t |
| 2019 | $151.1M | 58.5K t |
| 2018 | $142.9M | 52.9K t |
| 2017 | $129.7M | 53.0K t |
Where Turkey exports steel drums to
Most of it went to United Kingdom (16%), Iraq (8%), France (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 31%. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+74% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $41.0M | 16% |
| Iraq | $20.9M | 8.4% |
| France | $15.5M | 6.2% |
| Egypt | $15.0M | 6% |
| Greece | $11.4M | 4.5% |
| Germany | $9.5M | 3.8% |
| Bulgaria | $9.1M | 3.6% |
| Russia | $8.2M | 3.3% |
| Algeria | $7.9M | 3.2% |
| United States | $7.9M | 3.1% |
Product types under HS 7310
| 7310.21 | Cans: which are to be closed by soldering or crimping, for any material (excluding compressed or liquefied gas), less than 50l capacity, of iron or… | 62% |
| 7310.29 | Tanks, casks, drums, boxes and similar containers for any material (excluding compressed or liquefied gas) less than 50l capacity, n.e.c. in item no.… | 22% |
| 7310.10 | Tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers, for any material (excluding compressed or liquefied gas), 50l or more capacity but not… | 16% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7310.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.22 per kg, close to the world average of $3.78.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steel drums imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $37.5 million of steel drums in 2024 (7.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. China alone supplied 52% of it. Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest (+870% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $19.3M | 52% |
| United Kingdom | $5.5M | 15% |
| Germany | $3.3M | 8.7% |
| Italy | $2.1M | 5.6% |
| Portugal | $1.8M | 4.9% |
| Switzerland | $1.1M | 2.9% |
| Iran | $695K | 1.9% |
| France | $492K | 1.3% |
| Serbia | $391K | 1% |
| Poland | $378K | 1% |
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 7310: Tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers, for any material (excluding compressed or liquefied gas), of iron or steel, capacity not exceeding 300l, whether or not lined or heat-insulated.
Common questions
What is the value of steel drums exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported steel drums worth $250.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 77.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 189 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries buy steel drums from Turkey?
The United Kingdom was the largest buyer with 16% of the value ($41.0 million), followed by Iraq (8%) and France (6%). The top three together account for 31%, out of 153 buyer countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 74% on the year.
What is the average export price of steel drums per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.22 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $3.78 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 drums from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $129.7 million in 2017 to $250.0 million in 2024, an increase of 93%. The peak was 2023 at $263.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import steel drums?
Yes. Turkey imported $37.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, the United Kingdom and Germany. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $212.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel drums?
The HS code for steel drums is heading 7310. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 7310.21 (62% of the value) and 7310.29 (22%). 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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