Welding electrode coating imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of welding electrode coating by Turkey reached $14.0 million in 2024 (4.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 11% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average.
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 | $14.0M | 4.1K t |
| 2023 | $15.6M | 4.8K t |
| 2022 | $13.7M | 5.1K t |
| 2021 | $8.2M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $7.5M | 3.0K t |
| 2019 | $7.4M | 3.2K t |
| 2018 | $8.2M | 3.6K t |
| 2017 | $6.5M | 3.1K t |
Where Turkey imports welding electrode coating from
The largest suppliers were Germany (19%), Poland (17%), China (14%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+182% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.7M | 19% |
| Poland | $2.3M | 17% |
| China | $1.9M | 14% |
| France | $1.8M | 13% |
| Czech Republic | $1.7M | 12% |
| Singapore | $835K | 6% |
| South Korea | $568K | 4.1% |
| Hungary | $542K | 3.9% |
| United States | $447K | 3.2% |
| Italy | $408K | 2.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.41 per kg, close to the world average of $3.15.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Welding electrode coating exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported welding electrode coating worth $3.0 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Russia (16%), Egypt (14%), Kazakhstan (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 39%. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $471K | 16% |
| Egypt | $435K | 14% |
| Kazakhstan | $282K | 9.3% |
| United States | $258K | 8.6% |
| Japan | $230K | 7.6% |
| Iran | $186K | 6.2% |
| Azerbaijan | $184K | 6.1% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $178K | 5.9% |
| China | $105K | 3.5% |
| Thailand | $55K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey welding electrode coating imports (HS 3810.90): 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 3810.90: Fluxes and other auxiliary preparations: for soldering, brazing or welding, or preparations used as cores or coatings for welding electrodes or rods.
Common questions
What is the value of welding electrode coating imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported welding electrode coating worth $14.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 207 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply welding electrode coating to Turkey?
Germany was the largest supplier with 19% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by Poland (17%) and China (14%). The top three together account for 50%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 182% on the year.
What is the average import price of welding electrode coating per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.41 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $3.15 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of welding electrode coating to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.5 million in 2017 to $14.0 million in 2024, an increase of 113%. The peak was 2023 at $15.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.1 million a year.
Does Turkey also export welding electrode coating?
Yes. Turkey exported $3.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Russia, Egypt and Kazakhstan. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $10.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for welding electrode coating?
The HS code for welding electrode coating is subheading 3810.90. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3810 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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