Thick stainless coil imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of thick stainless coil by Turkey reached $125.9 million in 2024 (57.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 145 countries for imports of this product. That is 4% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $186.5 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 | $125.9M | 57.4K t |
| 2023 | $121.7M | 48.1K t |
| 2022 | $186.5M | 63.8K t |
| 2021 | $133.3M | 55.9K t |
| 2020 | $83.4M | 45.1K t |
| 2019 | $89.0M | 45.1K t |
| 2018 | $86.6M | 41.2K t |
| 2017 | $93.4M | 51.0K t |
Where Turkey imports thick stainless coil from
Most of the value came from Indonesia (46%), South Korea (27%), China (22%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+38% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $57.4M | 46% |
| South Korea | $34.0M | 27% |
| China | $27.2M | 22% |
| Sweden | $2.5M | 2% |
| Finland | $1.7M | 1.4% |
| India | $949K | 0.8% |
| Italy | $620K | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $401K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $331K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $262K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.19 per kg, close to the world average of $2.23.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Thick stainless coil exports from Turkey
Exports of thick stainless coil by Turkey reached $1.4 million in 2024 (346 tonnes). Most of it went to Azerbaijan (26%), Turkmenistan (14%), Egypt (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Azerbaijan | $372K | 26% |
| Turkmenistan | $200K | 14% |
| Egypt | $187K | 13% |
| Georgia | $119K | 8.4% |
| Iraq | $90K | 6.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $74K | 5.2% |
| Moldova | $65K | 4.6% |
| Malaysia | $63K | 4.5% |
| Iran | $59K | 4.2% |
| Israel | $38K | 2.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey thick stainless coil imports (HS 7219.12): 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 7219.12: Steel, stainless: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, in coils, of a thickness of 4.75mm or more but not exceeding 10mm.
Common questions
What is the value of thick stainless coil imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported thick stainless coil worth $125.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 57.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 145 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply thick stainless coil to Turkey?
Indonesia was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($57.4 million), followed by South Korea (27%) and China (22%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 848% on the year.
What is the average import price of thick stainless coil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.19 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.23 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of thick stainless coil to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $93.4 million in 2017 to $125.9 million in 2024, an increase of 35%. The peak was 2022 at $186.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $115.0 million a year.
Does Turkey also export thick stainless coil?
Yes. Turkey exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan and Egypt. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $124.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for thick stainless coil?
The HS code for thick stainless coil is subheading 7219.12. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7219 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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