Tinned steel scrap imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $38.2 million of tinned steel scrap in 2024 (101.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 94 countries. That is 41% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $153.8 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 | $38.2M | 101.8K t |
| 2023 | $64.3M | 163.3K t |
| 2022 | $64.1M | 164.5K t |
| 2021 | $64.7M | 143.4K t |
| 2020 | $42.4M | 165.1K t |
| 2019 | $23.1M | 109.5K t |
| 2018 | $153.8M | 479.0K t |
| 2017 | $140.4M | 491.5K t |
Where Turkey imports tinned steel scrap from
Finland alone supplied 70% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Finland | $26.9M | 71% |
| Malta | $7.5M | 20% |
| France | $3.8M | 10% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.38 per kg, close to the world average of $0.35.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey tinned steel scrap imports (HS 7204.30): 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 7204.30: Ferrous waste and scrap: of tinned iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of tinned steel scrap imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported tinned steel scrap worth $38.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 101.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 94 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was down 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply tinned steel scrap to Turkey?
Finland was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($26.9 million), followed by Malta (20%) and France (10%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. Malta grew fastest among the top ten, up 28% on the year.
What is the average import price of tinned steel scrap per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.38 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $0.35 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of tinned steel scrap to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $140.4 million in 2017 to $38.2 million in 2024, a fall of 73%. The peak was 2018 at $153.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $73.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for tinned steel scrap?
The HS code for tinned steel scrap is subheading 7204.30. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7204 page.
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