Steel shapes exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $1.32 billion of steel shapes in 2024 (1.71 million tonnes). It ranks 4th of 156 countries for exports of this product. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $1.32B | 1.71M t |
| 2023 | $1.34B | 1.57M t |
| 2022 | $1.62B | 1.72M t |
| 2021 | $1.60B | 1.97M t |
| 2020 | $1.02B | 1.78M t |
| 2019 | $1.14B | 1.81M t |
| 2018 | $1.12B | 1.62M t |
| 2017 | $786.8M | 1.35M t |
Where Turkey exports steel shapes to
The largest buyer markets were Morocco (12%), Egypt (7%), United Kingdom (5%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 24%. Among the main buyer markets, Morocco grew fastest (+54% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $156.3M | 12% |
| Egypt | $97.2M | 7.4% |
| United Kingdom | $64.0M | 4.8% |
| Romania | $57.3M | 4.3% |
| Canada | $53.8M | 4.1% |
| Greece | $43.1M | 3.3% |
| Ukraine | $42.7M | 3.2% |
| Iraq | $42.5M | 3.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $41.6M | 3.2% |
| Colombia | $39.8M | 3% |
Product types under HS 7216
| 7216.32 | Iron or non-alloy steel: I sections, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of 80mm or more | 19% |
| 7216.21 | Iron or non-alloy steel: L sections, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of less than 80mm | 19% |
| 7216.50 | Iron or non-alloy steel: angles, shapes and sections, n.e.c. in heading no. 7216, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded | 19% |
| 7216.31 | Iron or non-alloy steel: U sections, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of 80mm or more | 16% |
| 7216.40 | Iron or non-alloy steel: L or T sections, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of 80mm or more | 11% |
| 7216.33 | Iron or non-alloy steel: H sections, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of 80mm or more | 6.8% |
| 7216.10 | Iron or non-alloy steel: U, I or H sections, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of less than 80mm | 2.7% |
| 7216.61 | Iron or non-alloy steel: angles, shapes and sections, cold-formed or cold-finished, obtained from flat-rolled products | 2.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7216.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.77 per kg, close to the world average of $0.87.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steel shapes imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported steel shapes worth $258.4 million (324.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Most of the value came from South Korea (35%), Spain (27%), United Kingdom (15%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+72% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $90.9M | 35% |
| Spain | $70.9M | 27% |
| United Kingdom | $39.5M | 15% |
| Germany | $16.3M | 6.3% |
| China | $13.0M | 5% |
| Romania | $5.7M | 2.2% |
| Poland | $4.4M | 1.7% |
| Russia | $4.3M | 1.7% |
| Iran | $3.8M | 1.5% |
| Luxembourg | $3.5M | 1.4% |
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 7216: Iron or non-alloy steel, angles, shapes and sections.
Common questions
What is the value of steel shapes exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported steel shapes worth $1.32 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.71 million tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 156 countries worldwide, with 8% of world exports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries buy steel shapes from Turkey?
Morocco was the largest buyer with 12% of the value ($156.3 million), followed by Egypt (7%) and the United Kingdom (5%). The top three together account for 24%, out of 163 buyer countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 54% on the year.
What is the average export price of steel shapes per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.77 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $0.87 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 shapes from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $786.8 million in 2017 to $1.32 billion in 2024, an increase of 68%. The peak was 2022 at $1.62 billion. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import steel shapes?
Yes. Turkey imported $258.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from South Korea, Spain and the United Kingdom. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.06 billion a year.
What is the HS code for steel shapes?
The HS code for steel shapes is heading 7216. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 7216.32 (19% of the value) and 7216.21 (19%). 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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