Stud-link chain imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $3.2 million of stud-link chain in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $4.2 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 | $3.2M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $4.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 377 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 406 t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 392 t |
| 2018 | $377K | 101 t |
| 2017 | $784K | 202 t |
Where Turkey imports stud-link chain from
China alone supplied 86% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+88% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.8M | 86% |
| Romania | $139K | 4.3% |
| Netherlands | $82K | 2.6% |
| Italy | $72K | 2.2% |
| Germany | $53K | 1.6% |
| Greece | $40K | 1.2% |
| Japan | $26K | 0.8% |
| United States | $15K | 0.5% |
| Serbia | $6K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $5K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.17 per kg, 36% below the world average of $1.83, 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.
Stud-link chain exports from Turkey
Exports of stud-link chain by Turkey reached $2.4 million in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 91 countries. The largest buyer markets were Marshall Isds (12%), Russia (12%), Liberia (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 37%. Among the main buyer markets, Portugal grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Marshall Isds | $304K | 12% |
| Russia | $296K | 12% |
| Liberia | $295K | 12% |
| Portugal | $152K | 6.2% |
| Panama | $150K | 6.1% |
| Belarus | $128K | 5.2% |
| Egypt | $117K | 4.8% |
| Italy | $83K | 3.4% |
| Gabon | $83K | 3.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $78K | 3.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey stud-link chain imports (HS 7315.81): 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 7315.81: Chain: stud-link chain, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of stud-link chain imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported stud-link chain worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 198 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply stud-link chain to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by Romania (4%) and the Netherlands (3%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 88% on the year.
What is the average import price of stud-link chain per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.17 per kg in 2024, 36% below the world average of $1.83 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of stud-link chain to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $784 thousand in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, an increase of 309%. The peak was 2022 at $4.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
Does Turkey also export stud-link chain?
Yes. Turkey exported $2.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Marshall Isds, Russia and Liberia. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $765 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for stud-link chain?
The HS code for stud-link chain is subheading 7315.81. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7315 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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