Thick stainless strip imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported thick stainless strip worth $2.2 million (538 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 35% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $3.4 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 | $2.2M | 538 t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 484 t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 306 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 698 t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 257 t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 326 t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 131 t |
Where Turkey imports thick stainless strip from
One supplier dominates: United States accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+91% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.1M | 51% |
| Germany | $637K | 29% |
| China | $190K | 8.6% |
| India | $69K | 3.1% |
| Slovenia | $55K | 2.5% |
| United Kingdom | $52K | 2.4% |
| Sweden | $29K | 1.3% |
| Russia | $19K | 0.8% |
| France | $17K | 0.8% |
| Belgium | $5K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.12 per kg, close to the world average of $3.97.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Thick stainless strip exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported thick stainless strip worth $348 thousand (250 tonnes). Most of it went to Cyprus (37%), South Africa (23%), Estonia (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Syria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cyprus | $128K | 37% |
| South Africa | $82K | 24% |
| Estonia | $30K | 8.6% |
| Malaysia | $28K | 8% |
| Syria | $13K | 3.9% |
| Uzbekistan | $13K | 3.7% |
| Morocco | $10K | 2.8% |
| Romania | $8K | 2.3% |
| Libya | $7K | 2.1% |
| Iraq | $6K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey thick stainless strip imports (HS 7220.11): 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 7220.11: Steel, stainless: flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, hot-rolled, of a thickness of 4.75mm or more.
Common questions
What is the value of thick stainless strip imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported thick stainless strip worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 538 tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 156 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply thick stainless strip to Turkey?
The United States was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by Germany (29%) and China (9%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Russia grew fastest among the top ten, up 322% on the year.
What is the average import price of thick stainless strip per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.12 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.97 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of thick stainless strip to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 28%. The peak was 2023 at $3.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
Does Turkey also export thick stainless strip?
Yes. Turkey exported $348 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Cyprus, South Africa and Estonia. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for thick stainless strip?
The HS code for thick stainless strip is subheading 7220.11. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7220 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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