Steel semi-finished products imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of steel semi-finished products by Turkey reached $3.99 billion in 2024 (7.71 million tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 187 countries. That is 17% more 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 .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.99B | 7.71M t |
| 2023 | $3.40B | 5.95M t |
| 2022 | $3.13B | 4.89M t |
| 2021 | $2.24B | 4.31M t |
| 2020 | $1.52B | 3.62M t |
| 2019 | $998.2M | 2.30M t |
| 2018 | $2.10B | 4.35M t |
| 2017 | $2.04B | 4.83M t |
Where Turkey imports steel semi-finished products from
Most of the value came from Russia (30%), Malaysia (29%), Indonesia (10%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+668% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $1.21B | 31% |
| Malaysia | $1.17B | 29% |
| Indonesia | $395.2M | 9.9% |
| China | $267.8M | 6.7% |
| Algeria | $208.3M | 5.2% |
| Vietnam | $151.0M | 3.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $146.5M | 3.7% |
| Ukraine | $103.4M | 2.6% |
| Oman | $81.9M | 2.1% |
| Iran | $52.8M | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 7207
| 7207.12 | Iron or non-alloy steel: semi-finished products of iron or non-alloy steel: containing by weight less than 0.25% of carbon, of rectangular (other… | 52% |
| 7207.11 | Iron or non-alloy steel: semi-finished products of iron or non-alloy steel: containing by weight less than 0.25% of carbon, of rectangular (including… | 46% |
| 7207.20 | Iron or non-alloy steel: semi-finished products of iron or non-alloy steel, containing by weight 0.25% or more of carbon | 1.5% |
| 7207.19 | Iron or non-alloy steel: semi-finished products of iron or non-alloy steel, containing by weight less than 0.25% of carbon, other than rectangular or… | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7207.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.52 per kg, close to the world average of $0.60.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steel semi-finished products exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $184.9 million of steel semi-finished products in 2024 (319.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Italy (36%), Morocco (15%), United Kingdom (15%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $66.7M | 36% |
| Morocco | $27.8M | 15% |
| United Kingdom | $27.6M | 15% |
| Romania | $22.4M | 12% |
| Tunisia | $11.8M | 6.4% |
| Peru | $9.4M | 5.1% |
| Indonesia | $8.0M | 4.4% |
| Germany | $2.2M | 1.2% |
| Serbia | $1.6M | 0.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.1M | 0.6% |
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 7207: Iron or non-alloy steel; semi-finished products thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of steel semi-finished products imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported steel semi-finished products worth $3.99 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.71 million tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 187 countries worldwide, with 13% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel semi-finished products to Turkey?
Russia was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($1.21 billion), followed by Malaysia (29%) and Indonesia (10%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 75 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 668% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel semi-finished products per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.52 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $0.60 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 semi-finished products to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.04 billion in 2017 to $3.99 billion in 2024, an increase of 96%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export steel semi-finished products?
Yes. Turkey exported $184.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, Morocco and the United Kingdom. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $3.80 billion a year.
What is the HS code for steel semi-finished products?
The HS code for steel semi-finished products is heading 7207. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 7207.12 (52% of the value) and 7207.11 (46%). It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7207 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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