Steel H-sections imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported steel h-sections worth $167.6 million (217.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 194 countries. Value fell 22% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $215.9 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 | $167.6M | 217.6K t |
| 2023 | $213.8M | 255.9K t |
| 2022 | $215.9M | 227.1K t |
| 2021 | $133.3M | 170.4K t |
| 2020 | $70.2M | 133.9K t |
| 2019 | $64.5M | 115.8K t |
| 2018 | $166.0M | 257.8K t |
| 2017 | $112.1M | 206.6K t |
Where Turkey imports steel h-sections from
One supplier dominates: South Korea accounted for 50% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $84.5M | 50% |
| United Kingdom | $34.3M | 21% |
| Spain | $33.4M | 20% |
| China | $4.7M | 2.8% |
| Poland | $3.1M | 1.9% |
| Germany | $2.7M | 1.6% |
| Luxembourg | $2.6M | 1.6% |
| Russia | $1.5M | 0.9% |
| France | $271K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $187K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.77 per kg, close to the world average of $0.77.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steel H-sections exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported steel h-sections worth $89.3 million (109.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. The largest buyer markets were Greece (12%), Iraq (11%), Egypt (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 31%. Among the main buyer markets, Morocco grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey steel h-sections imports (HS 7216.33): 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 7216.33: Iron or non-alloy steel: H sections, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of 80mm or more.
Common questions
What is the value of steel h-sections imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported steel h-sections worth $167.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 217.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 194 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel h-sections to Turkey?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($84.5 million), followed by the United Kingdom (20%) and Spain (20%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Russia grew fastest among the top ten, up 491% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel h-sections per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.77 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.77 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 h-sections to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $112.1 million in 2017 to $167.6 million in 2024, an increase of 49%. The peak was 2022 at $215.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $142.9 million a year.
Does Turkey also export steel h-sections?
Yes. Turkey exported $89.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Greece, Iraq and Egypt. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $78.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel h-sections?
The HS code for steel h-sections is subheading 7216.33. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7216 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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