Submerged arc welded line pipe exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of submerged arc welded line pipe by Turkey reached $138.4 million in 2024 (82.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 3%. That is 15% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 39% 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 | $138.4M | 82.1K t |
| 2023 | $163.3M | 96.3K t |
| 2022 | $36.1M | 22.4K t |
| 2021 | $9.2M | 6.0K t |
| 2020 | $24.1M | 21.5K t |
| 2019 | $45.0M | 37.0K t |
| 2018 | $33.3M | 27.0K t |
| 2017 | $13.6M | 21.6K t |
Where Turkey exports submerged arc welded line pipe to
United States alone took 61% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Croatia grew fastest (+229% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $85.0M | 62% |
| Croatia | $35.4M | 26% |
| Iraq | $7.8M | 5.7% |
| Romania | $7.7M | 5.5% |
| Greece | $2.2M | 1.6% |
| Australia | $268K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $17K | 0% |
| Sri Lanka | $5K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.69 per kg, close to the world average of $1.82.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Submerged arc welded line pipe imports to Turkey
Imports of submerged arc welded line pipe by Turkey reached $2.7 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). China alone supplied 71% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.9M | 71% |
| South Korea | $260K | 9.5% |
| United States | $240K | 8.8% |
| Mauritania | $118K | 4.3% |
| Italy | $65K | 2.4% |
| Romania | $44K | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $31K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $22K | 0.8% |
| Greece | $1K | 0% |
| Egypt | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey submerged arc welded line pipe exports (HS 7305.11): 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 7305.11: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): line pipe of a kind used for oil or gas pipelines (not seamless), longitudinally submerged arc welded, having circular cross-sections, external diameter exceeds 406.4mm.
Common questions
What is the value of submerged arc welded line pipe exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported submerged arc welded line pipe worth $138.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 82.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 70 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries buy submerged arc welded line pipe from Turkey?
The United States was the largest buyer with 61% of the value ($85.0 million), followed by Croatia (26%) and Iraq (6%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 8 buyer countries in total. Croatia grew fastest among the top ten, up 229% on the year.
What is the average export price of submerged arc welded line pipe per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.69 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $1.82 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of submerged arc welded line pipe from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $13.6 million in 2017 to $138.4 million in 2024, an increase of 915%. The peak was 2023 at $163.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $57.9 million a year.
Does Turkey also import submerged arc welded line pipe?
Yes. Turkey imported $2.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, South Korea and the United States. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $135.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for submerged arc welded line pipe?
The HS code for submerged arc welded line pipe is subheading 7305.11. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7305 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Turkey. Tell us your product to see it live.
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