Steel prop and scaffolding exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported steel prop and scaffolding worth $249.1 million (96.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 168 countries. That is 30% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $249.1M | 96.3K t |
| 2023 | $191.9M | 77.6K t |
| 2022 | $206.4M | 89.7K t |
| 2021 | $188.8M | 93.9K t |
| 2020 | $138.6M | 92.6K t |
| 2019 | $123.3M | 78.3K t |
| 2018 | $99.0M | 55.6K t |
| 2017 | $93.6M | 61.1K t |
Where Turkey exports steel prop and scaffolding to
Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (13%), United Arab Emirates (7%), France (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 27%. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+632% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $32.5M | 13% |
| United Arab Emirates | $17.7M | 7.1% |
| France | $17.0M | 6.8% |
| Georgia | $12.9M | 5.2% |
| Iraq | $10.5M | 4.2% |
| United States | $7.9M | 3.2% |
| Germany | $7.4M | 3% |
| Belgium | $7.1M | 2.9% |
| Italy | $6.0M | 2.4% |
| Serbia | $6.0M | 2.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.59 per kg, 26% above the world average of $2.05. 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 prop and scaffolding imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $86.5 million of steel prop and scaffolding in 2024 (27.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were Germany (46%), China (22%), India (7%). Among the main suppliers, Russia grew fastest (+121% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $39.7M | 46% |
| China | $18.6M | 22% |
| India | $6.2M | 7.2% |
| Austria | $5.7M | 6.6% |
| Russia | $5.2M | 6.1% |
| South Korea | $3.3M | 3.9% |
| Iran | $1.6M | 1.8% |
| France | $1.2M | 1.3% |
| Italy | $670K | 0.8% |
| Poland | $561K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey steel prop and scaffolding exports (HS 7308.40): 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 7308.40: Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, props and similar equipment for scaffolding, shuttering or pit-propping.
Common questions
What is the value of steel prop and scaffolding exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported steel prop and scaffolding worth $249.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 96.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 168 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was up 30% on 2023.
Which countries buy steel prop and scaffolding from Turkey?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 13% of the value ($32.5 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (7%) and France (7%). The top three together account for 27%, out of 125 buyer countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 632% on the year.
What is the average export price of steel prop and scaffolding per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.59 per kg in 2024, 26% above the world average of $2.05 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of steel prop and scaffolding from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $93.6 million in 2017 to $249.1 million in 2024, an increase of 166%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $161.3 million a year.
Does Turkey also import steel prop and scaffolding?
Yes. Turkey imported $86.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, China and India. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $162.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel prop and scaffolding?
The HS code for steel prop and scaffolding is subheading 7308.40. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7308 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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