Zinc-coated steel strip exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $76.5 million of zinc-coated steel strip in 2024 (75.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 99 countries for exports of this product. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $140.4 million.
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 | $76.5M | 75.6K t |
| 2023 | $75.3M | 69.0K t |
| 2022 | $140.4M | 115.2K t |
| 2021 | $120.3M | 97.0K t |
| 2020 | $49.5M | 68.5K t |
| 2019 | $60.6M | 81.4K t |
| 2018 | $48.9M | 58.4K t |
| 2017 | $23.1M | 28.8K t |
Where Turkey exports zinc-coated steel strip to
The largest buyer markets were Romania (32%), Serbia (7%), Egypt (5%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%. Among the main buyer markets, Greece grew fastest (+154% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Romania | $24.8M | 32% |
| Serbia | $5.6M | 7.4% |
| Egypt | $3.9M | 5.1% |
| Greece | $3.8M | 5% |
| Tunisia | $3.3M | 4.3% |
| Morocco | $3.1M | 4.1% |
| United States | $3.0M | 3.9% |
| Ukraine | $2.9M | 3.7% |
| Albania | $2.7M | 3.6% |
| Azerbaijan | $2.6M | 3.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.01 per kg, close to the world average of $0.98.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Zinc-coated steel strip imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $32.4 million of zinc-coated steel strip in 2024 (41.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. One supplier dominates: China accounted for 72% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $23.4M | 72% |
| Italy | $2.8M | 8.7% |
| Germany | $1.7M | 5.4% |
| Belgium | $1.3M | 3.9% |
| Slovakia | $808K | 2.5% |
| Romania | $755K | 2.3% |
| Spain | $586K | 1.8% |
| Hong Kong | $277K | 0.9% |
| Austria | $186K | 0.6% |
| France | $178K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey zinc-coated steel strip exports (HS 7212.30): 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 7212.30: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, plated or coated with zinc (not electrolytically).
Common questions
What is the value of zinc-coated steel strip exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported zinc-coated steel strip worth $76.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 75.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 99 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries buy zinc-coated steel strip from Turkey?
Romania was the largest buyer with 32% of the value ($24.8 million), followed by Serbia (7%) and Egypt (5%). The top three together account for 45%, out of 81 buyer countries in total. Greece grew fastest among the top ten, up 154% on the year.
What is the average export price of zinc-coated steel strip per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.01 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.98 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of zinc-coated steel strip from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $23.1 million in 2017 to $76.5 million in 2024, an increase of 231%. The peak was 2022 at $140.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $74.3 million a year.
Does Turkey also import zinc-coated steel strip?
Yes. Turkey imported $32.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Italy and Germany. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $44.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for zinc-coated steel strip?
The HS code for zinc-coated steel strip is subheading 7212.30. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7212 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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