Steel ingots imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported steel ingots worth $2.6 million (2.8 thousand tonnes). That is 25% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 33% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $59.9 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 | $2.6M | 2.8K t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 3.7K t |
| 2022 | $12.7M | 19.5K t |
| 2021 | $59.9M | 100.2K t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 6.1K t |
| 2019 | $929K | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 5.5K t |
| 2017 | $45.2M | 154.5K t |
Where Turkey imports steel ingots from
The largest suppliers were Spain (38%), China (28%), Germany (19%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+291% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $1.0M | 39% |
| China | $730K | 28% |
| Germany | $502K | 19% |
| Pakistan | $184K | 7.1% |
| Iran | $109K | 4.2% |
| South Africa | $41K | 1.6% |
| Georgia | $19K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $5K | 0.2% |
| United States | $4K | 0.2% |
| Finland | $2K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 7206
| 7206.90 | Iron or non-alloy steel: primary forms (excluding ingots and iron of heading no. 7203) | 87% |
| 7206.10 | Iron or non-alloy steel: ingots (excluding iron of heading no. 7203) | 14% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7206.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.93 per kg, 31% above the world average of $0.71. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steel ingots exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported steel ingots worth $2.3 million (2.9 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Brazil (40%), India (31%), Jordan (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Brazil grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $922K | 40% |
| India | $705K | 31% |
| Jordan | $327K | 14% |
| Germany | $219K | 9.6% |
| Syria | $73K | 3.2% |
| France | $22K | 1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $8K | 0.4% |
| Canada | $2K | 0.1% |
| Finland | $1K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 7206: Iron and non-alloy steel in ingots or other primary forms (excluding iron of heading no. 7203).
Common questions
What is the value of steel ingots imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported steel ingots worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 163 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel ingots to Turkey?
Spain was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by China (28%) and Germany (19%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 291% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel ingots per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.93 per kg in 2024, 31% above the world average of $0.71 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 ingots to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $45.2 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, a fall of 94%. The peak was 2021 at $59.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export steel ingots?
Yes. Turkey exported $2.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Brazil, India and Jordan. That compares with imports of $2.6 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for steel ingots?
The HS code for steel ingots is heading 7206. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 7206.90 (87% of the value) and 7206.10 (13%). It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7206 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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