Steel fasteners exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of steel fasteners by Turkey reached $817.7 million in 2024 (182.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is 3% 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 | $817.7M | 182.9K t |
| 2023 | $846.6M | 186.0K t |
| 2022 | $837.5M | 214.7K t |
| 2021 | $687.6M | 184.6K t |
| 2020 | $469.5M | 133.9K t |
| 2019 | $511.7M | 138.8K t |
| 2018 | $533.0M | 137.0K t |
| 2017 | $425.7M | 115.2K t |
Where Turkey exports steel fasteners to
Most of it went to Germany (33%), France (6%), United States (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $269.6M | 33% |
| France | $51.4M | 6.3% |
| United States | $50.1M | 6.1% |
| Poland | $27.6M | 3.4% |
| Italy | $24.6M | 3% |
| Slovakia | $24.1M | 3% |
| United Kingdom | $22.1M | 2.7% |
| Romania | $22.0M | 2.7% |
| Russia | $19.5M | 2.4% |
| Czech Republic | $17.7M | 2.2% |
Product types under HS 7318
| 7318.15 | Iron or steel: threaded screws and bolts n.e.c. in item no. 7318.1, whether or not with their nuts or washers | 50% |
| 7318.16 | Iron or steel: threaded nuts | 14% |
| 7318.29 | Iron or steel: non-threaded articles, n.e.c. in item no. 7318.2 | 8.2% |
| 7318.14 | Iron or steel: threaded self-tapping screws | 7.3% |
| 7318.22 | Iron or steel: non-threaded washers, excluding spring and lock | 6.3% |
| 7318.19 | Iron or steel: threaded screws, bolts and nuts n.e.c. in item no. 7318.1 | 5.2% |
| 7318.21 | Iron or steel: non-threaded spring washers and other lock washers | 2.8% |
| 7318.24 | Iron or steel: non-threaded cotters and cotter-pins | 1.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7318.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.47 per kg, close to the world average of $4.28.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steel fasteners imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported steel fasteners worth $667.5 million (84.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were Germany (21%), China (16%), United States (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 46%.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $139.3M | 21% |
| China | $105.0M | 16% |
| United States | $65.6M | 9.8% |
| Italy | $61.0M | 9.1% |
| France | $58.4M | 8.7% |
| Japan | $49.1M | 7.4% |
| Taiwan | $28.5M | 4.3% |
| South Korea | $22.0M | 3.3% |
| Czech Republic | $20.1M | 3% |
| United Kingdom | $19.8M | 3% |
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 7318: Screws, bolts, nuts, coach screws, screw hooks, rivets, cotters, cotter-pins, washers (including spring washers) and similar articles, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel fasteners exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported steel fasteners worth $817.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 182.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 224 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries buy steel fasteners from Turkey?
Germany was the largest buyer with 33% of the value ($269.6 million), followed by France (6%) and the United States (6%). The top three together account for 45%, out of 188 buyer countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 17% on the year.
What is the average export price of steel fasteners per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.47 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $4.28 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 fasteners from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $425.7 million in 2017 to $817.7 million in 2024, an increase of 92%. The peak was 2023 at $846.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import steel fasteners?
Yes. Turkey imported $667.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, China and the United States. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $150.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel fasteners?
The HS code for steel fasteners is heading 7318. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 7318.15 (50% of the value) and 7318.16 (14%). It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7318 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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