Steel wool and scourers imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported steel wool and scourers worth $3.1 million (1.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 14% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $4.4 million.
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 | $3.1M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 987 t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 946 t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $4.4M | 1.5K t |
Where Turkey imports steel wool and scourers from
China alone supplied 80% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+154% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.5M | 80% |
| South Korea | $266K | 8.6% |
| Indonesia | $118K | 3.8% |
| Germany | $69K | 2.2% |
| India | $56K | 1.8% |
| Egypt | $33K | 1.1% |
| France | $21K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $15K | 0.5% |
| Poland | $13K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $7K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.01 per kg, 25% below the world average of $3.99, 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 wool and scourers exports from Turkey
Exports of steel wool and scourers by Turkey reached $1.4 million in 2024 (309 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (30%), Kazakhstan (9%), Cyprus (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%. Among the main buyer markets, Kazakhstan grew fastest (+451% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $402K | 30% |
| Kazakhstan | $121K | 8.9% |
| Cyprus | $90K | 6.6% |
| Iraq | $83K | 6.1% |
| Jordan | $43K | 3.2% |
| Libya | $38K | 2.8% |
| Lebanon | $37K | 2.7% |
| Belarus | $33K | 2.4% |
| Pakistan | $32K | 2.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $29K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey steel wool and scourers imports (HS 7323.10): 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 7323.10: Iron or steel: wool, pot scourers and scouring or polishing pads, gloves and the like.
Common questions
What is the value of steel wool and scourers imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported steel wool and scourers worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 213 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel wool and scourers to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by South Korea (9%) and Indonesia (4%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 694% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel wool and scourers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.01 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $3.99 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of steel wool and scourers to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.4 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, a fall of 30%. The peak was 2017 at $4.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
Does Turkey also export steel wool and scourers?
Yes. Turkey exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Kazakhstan and Cyprus. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel wool and scourers?
The HS code for steel wool and scourers is subheading 7323.10. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7323 page.
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