Welded square steel tube exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported welded square steel tube worth $660.4 million (877.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 136 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 7% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $660.4M | 877.4K t |
| 2023 | $617.5M | 756.5K t |
| 2022 | $775.2M | 799.1K t |
| 2021 | $782.0M | 893.2K t |
| 2020 | $440.0M | 795.7K t |
| 2019 | $491.4M | 801.2K t |
| 2018 | $540.7M | 773.3K t |
| 2017 | $527.4M | 881.3K t |
Where Turkey exports welded square steel tube to
The largest buyer markets were Romania (25%), United Kingdom (14%), Iraq (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, Lithuania grew fastest (+112% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Romania | $165.1M | 25% |
| United Kingdom | $90.1M | 14% |
| Iraq | $63.4M | 9.6% |
| Georgia | $49.0M | 7.4% |
| Estonia | $34.9M | 5.3% |
| Belgium | $32.6M | 4.9% |
| Ukraine | $31.6M | 4.8% |
| Syria | $22.2M | 3.4% |
| Germany | $17.0M | 2.6% |
| Lithuania | $16.6M | 2.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.75 per kg, 23% below the world average of $0.98, 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.
Welded square steel tube imports to Turkey
Imports of welded square steel tube by Turkey reached $40.1 million in 2024 (20.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were Italy (30%), China (25%), United Kingdom (13%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $12.0M | 30% |
| China | $10.1M | 25% |
| United Kingdom | $5.2M | 13% |
| Finland | $4.7M | 12% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 3.5% |
| Austria | $1.2M | 3% |
| Hungary | $1.1M | 2.6% |
| Switzerland | $955K | 2.4% |
| India | $609K | 1.5% |
| Sweden | $592K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey welded square steel tube exports (HS 7306.61): 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 7306.61: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (not seamless), welded, of square or rectangular cross-section, n.e.c. in chapter 73.
Common questions
What is the value of welded square steel tube exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported welded square steel tube worth $660.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 877.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 136 countries worldwide, with 9% of world exports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries buy welded square steel tube from Turkey?
Romania was the largest buyer with 25% of the value ($165.1 million), followed by the United Kingdom (14%) and Iraq (10%). The top three together account for 48%, out of 112 buyer countries in total. Lithuania grew fastest among the top ten, up 112% on the year.
What is the average export price of welded square steel tube per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.75 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $0.98 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of welded square steel tube from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $527.4 million in 2017 to $660.4 million in 2024, an increase of 25%. The peak was 2021 at $782.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $604.3 million a year.
Does Turkey also import welded square steel tube?
Yes. Turkey imported $40.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Italy, China and the United Kingdom. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $620.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for welded square steel tube?
The HS code for welded square steel tube is subheading 7306.61. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7306 page.
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