Steel tower exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $704.4 million of steel tower in 2024 (370.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 122 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 10% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% 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 | $704.4M | 370.5K t |
| 2023 | $782.5M | 390.2K t |
| 2022 | $621.2M | 343.0K t |
| 2021 | $389.9M | 234.5K t |
| 2020 | $327.7M | 225.1K t |
| 2019 | $247.3M | 176.3K t |
| 2018 | $241.0M | 155.7K t |
| 2017 | $183.2M | 132.1K t |
Where Turkey exports steel tower to
The largest buyer markets were Iraq (15%), United States (7%), Greece (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 30%. Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $108.3M | 15% |
| United States | $52.4M | 7.4% |
| Greece | $52.2M | 7.4% |
| Germany | $44.2M | 6.3% |
| Finland | $41.3M | 5.9% |
| France | $34.8M | 5% |
| Sweden | $34.6M | 4.9% |
| Egypt | $33.1M | 4.7% |
| Lithuania | $32.9M | 4.7% |
| Turkmenistan | $29.7M | 4.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.90 per kg, 22% below the world average of $2.44, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steel tower imports to Turkey
Imports of steel tower by Turkey reached $2.8 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). China alone supplied 51% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.4M | 51% |
| India | $1.2M | 43% |
| Italy | $99K | 3.5% |
| United States | $44K | 1.6% |
| Germany | $16K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $6K | 0.2% |
| France | $5K | 0.2% |
| Greece | $3K | 0.1% |
| Taiwan | $3K | 0.1% |
| Hungary | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey steel tower exports (HS 7308.20): 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 7308.20: Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, towers and lattice masts.
Common questions
What is the value of steel tower exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported steel tower worth $704.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 370.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 122 countries worldwide, with 14% of world exports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries buy steel tower from Turkey?
Iraq was the largest buyer with 15% of the value ($108.3 million), followed by the United States (7%) and Greece (7%). The top three together account for 30%, out of 108 buyer countries in total. Greece grew fastest among the top ten, up 203% on the year.
What is the average export price of steel tower per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.90 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $2.44 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of steel tower from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $183.2 million in 2017 to $704.4 million in 2024, an increase of 284%. The peak was 2023 at $782.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $437.2 million a year.
Does Turkey also import steel tower?
Yes. Turkey imported $2.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, India and Italy. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $701.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel tower?
The HS code for steel tower is subheading 7308.20. 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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