Steel structural sections exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $2.79 billion of steel structural sections in 2024 (1.27 million tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 206 countries. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $2.79B | 1.27M t |
| 2023 | $2.73B | 1.20M t |
| 2022 | $2.58B | 1.23M t |
| 2021 | $1.83B | 967.8K t |
| 2020 | $1.45B | 850.7K t |
| 2019 | $1.39B | 792.6K t |
| 2018 | $1.29B | 709.6K t |
| 2017 | $1.09B | 629.6K t |
Where Turkey exports steel structural sections to
Most of it went to United States (8%), Iraq (8%), Germany (5%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 22%. Among the main buyer markets, Morocco grew fastest (+120% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $231.1M | 8.3% |
| Iraq | $221.9M | 8% |
| Germany | $152.9M | 5.5% |
| United Kingdom | $144.6M | 5.2% |
| Spain | $105.2M | 3.8% |
| France | $97.9M | 3.5% |
| Morocco | $95.4M | 3.4% |
| Romania | $87.9M | 3.2% |
| Bulgaria | $79.7M | 2.9% |
| Greece | $76.6M | 2.8% |
Product types under HS 7308
| 7308.90 | Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308 | 57% |
| 7308.20 | Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, towers and lattice masts | 25% |
| 7308.40 | Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, props and similar equipment for scaffolding, shuttering or pit-propping | 8.9% |
| 7308.30 | Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, doors, windows and their frames and thresholds for doors | 7.7% |
| 7308.10 | Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, bridges and bridge-sections | 0.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7308.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.20 per kg, close to the world average of $2.49.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steel structural sections imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported steel structural sections worth $377.3 million (88.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from Russia (32%), China (21%), Germany (17%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+115% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $121.8M | 32% |
| China | $77.7M | 21% |
| Germany | $64.6M | 17% |
| Italy | $29.9M | 7.9% |
| Austria | $8.4M | 2.2% |
| South Korea | $7.6M | 2% |
| India | $7.6M | 2% |
| Spain | $7.2M | 1.9% |
| Poland | $6.7M | 1.8% |
| France | $6.2M | 1.7% |
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 7308: Structures of iron or steel and parts thereof; plates, rods, angles, shapes, sections, tubes and the like, prepared for use in structures.
Common questions
What is the value of steel structural sections exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported steel structural sections worth $2.79 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.27 million tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 206 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries buy steel structural sections from Turkey?
The United States was the largest buyer with 8% of the value ($231.1 million), followed by Iraq (8%) and Germany (5%). The top three together account for 22%, out of 177 buyer countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 120% on the year.
What is the average export price of steel structural sections per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.20 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $2.49 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 structural sections from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.09 billion in 2017 to $2.79 billion in 2024, an increase of 157%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import steel structural sections?
Yes. Turkey imported $377.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Russia, China and Germany. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.41 billion a year.
What is the HS code for steel structural sections?
The HS code for steel structural sections is heading 7308. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 7308.90 (57% of the value) and 7308.20 (25%). 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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