Welding supplies exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported welding supplies worth $78.4 million (34.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. The value was almost unchanged from 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 | $78.4M | 34.1K t |
| 2023 | $79.0M | 32.7K t |
| 2022 | $74.4M | 32.7K t |
| 2021 | $58.9M | 31.8K t |
| 2020 | $50.8M | 31.9K t |
| 2019 | $47.9M | 29.6K t |
| 2018 | $55.8M | 28.5K t |
| 2017 | $53.2M | 29.3K t |
Where Turkey exports welding supplies to
Most of it went to Iraq (9%), Azerbaijan (7%), Libya (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 23%. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+357% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $6.7M | 8.5% |
| Azerbaijan | $5.5M | 7% |
| Libya | $5.4M | 7% |
| Georgia | $4.5M | 5.7% |
| Algeria | $3.4M | 4.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3.4M | 4.3% |
| Romania | $3.3M | 4.3% |
| Russia | $2.9M | 3.7% |
| Turkmenistan | $2.8M | 3.6% |
| Egypt | $2.6M | 3.3% |
Product types under HS 8311
| 8311.10 | Electrodes: coated, of base metal, for electric arc-welding | 79% |
| 8311.90 | Wires, rods, tubes, plates, electrodes of base metal or metal carbides: of a kind used for soldering, brazing, welding: wires and rods for metal… | 13% |
| 8311.20 | Wire: cored, of base metal, for electric arc-welding | 5.4% |
| 8311.30 | Rods and wire: coated rods and cored wire, of base metal, for soldering, brazing or welding by flame | 3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8311.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.30 per kg, 25% below the world average of $3.05, 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.
Welding supplies imports to Turkey
Imports of welding supplies by Turkey reached $41.2 million in 2024 (9.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from South Korea (31%), China (14%), Germany (10%). Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest (+68% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $12.7M | 31% |
| China | $5.7M | 14% |
| Germany | $4.0M | 9.7% |
| France | $2.7M | 6.6% |
| Sweden | $2.1M | 5% |
| Poland | $1.3M | 3.2% |
| Ireland | $1.2M | 3% |
| United Kingdom | $1.2M | 2.9% |
| Malaysia | $1.2M | 2.8% |
| Vietnam | $1.1M | 2.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 8311: Wires, rods, tubes, plates, electrodes of base metal or metal carbides; of a kind used for soldering, brazing, welding; wires and rods for metal spraying.
Common questions
What is the value of welding supplies exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported welding supplies worth $78.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 34.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 166 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries buy welding supplies from Turkey?
Iraq was the largest buyer with 9% of the value ($6.7 million), followed by Azerbaijan (7%) and Libya (7%). The top three together account for 23%, out of 160 buyer countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 357% on the year.
What is the average export price of welding supplies per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.30 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $3.05 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 welding supplies from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $53.2 million in 2017 to $78.4 million in 2024, an increase of 47%. The peak was 2023 at $79.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import welding supplies?
Yes. Turkey imported $41.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from South Korea, China and Germany. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $37.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for welding supplies?
The HS code for welding supplies is heading 8311. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 8311.10 (79% of the value) and 8311.90 (13%). It sits in HS chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8311 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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