Thin cold-rolled stainless imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $180.2 million of thin cold-rolled stainless in 2024 (100.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 23% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $342.2 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 | $180.2M | 100.0K t |
| 2023 | $146.7M | 65.8K t |
| 2022 | $342.2M | 113.5K t |
| 2021 | $165.6M | 66.2K t |
| 2020 | $118.8M | 66.2K t |
| 2019 | $113.2M | 56.2K t |
| 2018 | $146.5M | 72.9K t |
| 2017 | $142.8M | 73.3K t |
Where Turkey imports thin cold-rolled stainless from
The largest suppliers were Indonesia (48%), China (32%), Finland (7%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+52% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $87.2M | 48% |
| China | $58.3M | 32% |
| Finland | $12.0M | 6.7% |
| Spain | $4.6M | 2.5% |
| Italy | $4.3M | 2.4% |
| South Korea | $3.7M | 2.1% |
| United States | $2.3M | 1.3% |
| Germany | $2.1M | 1.2% |
| Belgium | $1.6M | 0.9% |
| France | $1.3M | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.80 per kg, 21% below the world average of $2.29, 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.
Thin cold-rolled stainless exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $64.9 million of thin cold-rolled stainless in 2024 (26.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Bulgaria (15%), Poland (10%), Italy (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 35%. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+142% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | $9.5M | 15% |
| Poland | $6.6M | 10% |
| Italy | $6.5M | 10% |
| Netherlands | $6.0M | 9.2% |
| Germany | $4.1M | 6.3% |
| Ukraine | $3.5M | 5.4% |
| United Kingdom | $3.3M | 5.1% |
| Serbia | $2.5M | 3.8% |
| Greece | $2.2M | 3.3% |
| Czech Republic | $2.1M | 3.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey thin cold-rolled stainless imports (HS 7219.33): 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 7219.33: Steel, stainless: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness exceeding 1mm but less than 3mm.
Common questions
What is the value of thin cold-rolled stainless imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported thin cold-rolled stainless worth $180.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 100.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 175 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply thin cold-rolled stainless to Turkey?
Indonesia was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($87.2 million), followed by China (32%) and Finland (7%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 52% on the year.
What is the average import price of thin cold-rolled stainless per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.80 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $2.29 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of thin cold-rolled stainless to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $142.8 million in 2017 to $180.2 million in 2024, an increase of 26%. The peak was 2022 at $342.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $169.5 million a year.
Does Turkey also export thin cold-rolled stainless?
Yes. Turkey exported $64.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Bulgaria, Poland and Italy. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $115.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for thin cold-rolled stainless?
The HS code for thin cold-rolled stainless is subheading 7219.33. 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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