Thick hot-rolled steel coil exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported thick hot-rolled steel coil worth $314.8 million (485.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 80 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 70% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $532.3 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 | $314.8M | 485.9K t |
| 2023 | $185.5M | 266.2K t |
| 2022 | $361.8M | 408.2K t |
| 2021 | $473.1M | 534.5K t |
| 2020 | $209.7M | 439.6K t |
| 2019 | $358.8M | 685.0K t |
| 2018 | $532.3M | 842.6K t |
| 2017 | $276.0M | 506.6K t |
Where Turkey exports thick hot-rolled steel coil to
Most of it went to Italy (44%), Spain (12%), Algeria (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Portugal grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $139.1M | 44% |
| Spain | $37.1M | 12% |
| Algeria | $24.1M | 7.7% |
| United Kingdom | $20.3M | 6.4% |
| Portugal | $14.1M | 4.5% |
| Greece | $13.2M | 4.2% |
| Egypt | $13.1M | 4.2% |
| Belgium | $12.5M | 4% |
| Netherlands | $5.8M | 1.8% |
| Serbia | $5.7M | 1.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.65 per kg, close to the world average of $0.64.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Thick hot-rolled steel coil imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported thick hot-rolled steel coil worth $137.7 million (215.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. The largest suppliers were China (29%), South Korea (22%), Egypt (15%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+40% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $39.8M | 29% |
| South Korea | $30.7M | 22% |
| Egypt | $21.0M | 15% |
| France | $18.2M | 13% |
| Russia | $13.2M | 9.6% |
| Taiwan | $3.2M | 2.3% |
| Germany | $3.0M | 2.2% |
| Brazil | $2.0M | 1.5% |
| Japan | $1.7M | 1.2% |
| Vietnam | $1.4M | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey thick hot-rolled steel coil exports (HS 7208.37): 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 7208.37: Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, of a thickness of 4.75mm or more but not exceeding 10mm.
Common questions
What is the value of thick hot-rolled steel coil exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported thick hot-rolled steel coil worth $314.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 485.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 80 countries worldwide, with 5% of world exports. The value was up 70% on 2023.
Which countries buy thick hot-rolled steel coil from Turkey?
Italy was the largest buyer with 44% of the value ($139.1 million), followed by Spain (12%) and Algeria (8%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 35 buyer countries in total. Serbia grew fastest among the top ten, up 114% on the year.
What is the average export price of thick hot-rolled steel coil per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.65 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.64 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of thick hot-rolled steel coil from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $276.0 million in 2017 to $314.8 million in 2024, an increase of 14%. The peak was 2018 at $532.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $339.0 million a year.
Does Turkey also import thick hot-rolled steel coil?
Yes. Turkey imported $137.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, South Korea and Egypt. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $177.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for thick hot-rolled steel coil?
The HS code for thick hot-rolled steel coil is subheading 7208.37. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7208 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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