Steel wire rope exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $5.3 million of steel wire rope in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $9.7 million.
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 | $5.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $5.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $7.2M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $6.3M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $5.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $7.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $9.7M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $9.0M | 2.1K t |
Where Turkey exports steel wire rope to
Most of it went to Italy (14%), Saudi Arabia (11%), Germany (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 33%. Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $725K | 14% |
| Saudi Arabia | $597K | 11% |
| Germany | $434K | 8.2% |
| Georgia | $291K | 5.5% |
| United States | $203K | 3.8% |
| Algeria | $196K | 3.7% |
| Egypt | $196K | 3.7% |
| United Kingdom | $183K | 3.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $150K | 2.8% |
| Cyprus | $127K | 2.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.34 per kg, close to the world average of $3.96.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steel wire rope imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported steel wire rope worth $3.9 million (1.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from Thailand (48%), Italy (9%), United States (7%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+293% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $1.9M | 48% |
| Italy | $346K | 8.9% |
| United States | $267K | 6.8% |
| China | $239K | 6.1% |
| Spain | $134K | 3.4% |
| France | $129K | 3.3% |
| South Korea | $128K | 3.3% |
| Germany | $113K | 2.9% |
| Greece | $88K | 2.3% |
| Netherlands | $87K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey steel wire rope exports (HS 7312.90): 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 7312.90: Iron or steel: plaited bands, slings and the like, not electrically insulated.
Common questions
What is the value of steel wire rope exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported steel wire rope worth $5.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 161 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries buy steel wire rope from Turkey?
Italy was the largest buyer with 14% of the value ($725 thousand), followed by Saudi Arabia (11%) and Germany (8%). The top three together account for 33%, out of 151 buyer countries in total. Cyprus grew fastest among the top ten, up 235% on the year.
What is the average export price of steel wire rope per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.34 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $3.96 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 wire rope from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $9.0 million in 2017 to $5.3 million in 2024, a fall of 41%. The peak was 2018 at $9.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.9 million a year.
Does Turkey also import steel wire rope?
Yes. Turkey imported $3.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Thailand, Italy and the United States. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel wire rope?
The HS code for steel wire rope is subheading 7312.90. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7312 page.
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