Turkey: Sheet Piling Market 2025

Sheet Piling Market Size in Turkey

After two years of growth, the Turkish sheet piling market decreased by -12.8% to $X in 2021. Overall, consumption, however, posted a prominent increase. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

Sheet Piling Production in Turkey

In value terms, sheet piling production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 208%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Sheet Piling Exports

Exports from Turkey

In 2021, approx. X tons of sheet piling, shapes and sections (of iron or steel) were exported from Turkey; growing by 37% compared with 2020. In general, exports enjoyed mild growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 82% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sheet piling exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports enjoyed a moderate increase. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Turkmenistan (X tons) was the main destination for sheet piling exports from Turkey, accounting for a 39% share of total exports. Moreover, sheet piling exports to Turkmenistan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Georgia (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Cyprus (X tons), with a 9.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Turkmenistan stood at +9.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Georgia (+11.7% per year) and Cyprus (-9.7% per year).

In value terms, Turkmenistan ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for sheet piling, shapes and sections (of iron or steel) exports from Turkey, comprising 36% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Georgia ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 6.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Turkmenistan stood at +14.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Georgia (+11.9% per year) and Germany (+11.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average sheet piling export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 32% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.0%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Oman ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (+18.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sheet Piling Imports

Imports into Turkey

In 2021, the amount of sheet piling, shapes and sections (of iron or steel) imported into Turkey fell markedly to X tons, declining by -72.7% against 2020. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 1,325% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sheet piling imports contracted significantly to $X in 2021. In general, imports recorded a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 545%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Poland (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of sheet piling to Turkey, with a 88% share of total imports. Moreover, sheet piling imports from Poland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), ninefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Poland amounted to +8.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-0.1% per year) and the Netherlands (-54.5% per year).

In value terms, Poland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sheet piling, shapes and sections (of iron or steel) to Turkey, comprising 71% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 19% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Poland amounted to +5.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+3.8% per year) and the Netherlands (-54.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average sheet piling import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 113%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+4.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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