Welded link chain imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported welded link chain worth $7.5 million (1.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 13% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $7.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $8.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $6.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $5.1M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 633 t |
| 2019 | $3.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $5.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $4.4M | 1.0K t |
Where Turkey imports welded link chain from
The largest suppliers were Germany (32%), Greece (22%), China (17%). Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+254% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.4M | 32% |
| Greece | $1.6M | 22% |
| China | $1.3M | 17% |
| Italy | $489K | 6.6% |
| Netherlands | $479K | 6.4% |
| Czech Republic | $316K | 4.2% |
| Poland | $208K | 2.8% |
| Austria | $101K | 1.4% |
| United States | $99K | 1.3% |
| United Kingdom | $94K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.17 per kg, 39% above the world average of $3.00. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Welded link chain exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported welded link chain worth $6.2 million (2.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Germany (26%), Poland (9%), Finland (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%. Among the main buyer markets, Kazakhstan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.6M | 26% |
| Poland | $591K | 9.5% |
| Finland | $444K | 7.1% |
| France | $361K | 5.8% |
| Romania | $300K | 4.8% |
| Kazakhstan | $219K | 3.5% |
| Czech Republic | $163K | 2.6% |
| Ukraine | $133K | 2.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $126K | 2% |
| Moldova | $113K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey welded link chain imports (HS 7315.82): 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 7315.82: Chain: welded link chain, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of welded link chain imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported welded link chain worth $7.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 207 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply welded link chain to Turkey?
Germany was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by Greece (22%) and China (17%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 254% on the year.
What is the average import price of welded link chain per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.17 per kg in 2024, 39% above the world average of $3.00 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of welded link chain to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.4 million in 2017 to $7.5 million in 2024, an increase of 69%. The peak was 2023 at $8.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.4 million a year.
Does Turkey also export welded link chain?
Yes. Turkey exported $6.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Poland and Finland. That compares with imports of $7.5 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for welded link chain?
The HS code for welded link chain is subheading 7315.82. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7315 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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