Welded steel tubes exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported welded steel tubes worth $1.49 billion (1.63 million tonnes). It ranks 4th of 168 countries for exports of this product. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $2.01 billion.
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 | $1.49B | 1.63M t |
| 2023 | $1.44B | 1.44M t |
| 2022 | $2.01B | 1.72M t |
| 2021 | $1.71B | 1.68M t |
| 2020 | $989.2M | 1.48M t |
| 2019 | $1.16B | 1.58M t |
| 2018 | $1.32B | 1.59M t |
| 2017 | $1.21B | 1.67M t |
Where Turkey exports welded steel tubes to
Most of it went to Romania (16%), United Kingdom (10%), United States (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 35%. Among the main buyer markets, Georgia grew fastest (+51% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Romania | $242.5M | 16% |
| United Kingdom | $150.2M | 10% |
| United States | $127.8M | 8.6% |
| Iraq | $95.0M | 6.4% |
| Belgium | $68.6M | 4.6% |
| Georgia | $66.5M | 4.5% |
| Germany | $65.5M | 4.4% |
| Canada | $61.4M | 4.1% |
| Italy | $54.1M | 3.6% |
| Poland | $40.6M | 2.7% |
Product types under HS 7306
| 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… | 45% |
| 7306.30 | Iron or non-alloy steel (excluding cast iron): tubes and pipes (not seamless), welded, of circular cross-section, n.e.c. in chapter 73 | 38% |
| 7306.19 | Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): line pipe of a kind used for oil or gas pipelines (other than of stainless steel or seamless), n.e.c. in chapter… | 6.6% |
| 7306.29 | Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): casing and tubing of a kind used in drilling for oil and gas (other than stainless steel or seamless), n.e.c. in… | 4% |
| 7306.90 | Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (not seamless), n.e.c. in chapter 73 | 2.8% |
| 7306.40 | Steel, stainless: tubes, pipes and hollow profiles, welded, of circular cross-section, n.e.c. in chapter 73 | 2% |
| 7306.69 | Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (not seamless), n.e.c. in chapter 73, welded, of non-circular cross-section… | 1.1% |
| 7306.50 | Steel, alloy: tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (other than stainless steel or seamless), welded, of circular cross-section, n.e.c. in chapter 73 | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7306.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.91 per kg, 35% below the world average of $1.39, 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 steel tubes imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $223.8 million of welded steel tubes in 2024 (86.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from Italy (35%), Germany (15%), China (15%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+105% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $78.1M | 35% |
| Germany | $34.1M | 15% |
| China | $33.3M | 15% |
| Austria | $10.1M | 4.5% |
| Czech Republic | $8.1M | 3.6% |
| United Kingdom | $6.9M | 3.1% |
| India | $6.0M | 2.7% |
| Finland | $5.9M | 2.7% |
| Switzerland | $5.4M | 2.4% |
| France | $5.0M | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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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: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron); tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (not seamless), n.e.c. in chapter 73.
Common questions
What is the value of welded steel tubes exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported welded steel tubes worth $1.49 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.63 million tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 168 countries worldwide, with 6% of world exports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries buy welded steel tubes from Turkey?
Romania was the largest buyer with 16% of the value ($242.5 million), followed by the United Kingdom (10%) and the United States (9%). The top three together account for 35%, out of 166 buyer countries in total. Georgia grew fastest among the top ten, up 51% on the year.
What is the average export price of welded steel tubes per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.91 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $1.39 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of welded steel tubes from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.21 billion in 2017 to $1.49 billion in 2024, an increase of 23%. The peak was 2022 at $2.01 billion. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import welded steel tubes?
Yes. Turkey imported $223.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Italy, Germany and China. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.26 billion a year.
What is the HS code for welded steel tubes?
The HS code for welded steel tubes is heading 7306. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 7306.61 (44% of the value) and 7306.30 (38%). It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7306 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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