Alkali metal imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported alkali metal worth $11.9 million (4.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 46% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $19.0 million.
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 | $11.9M | 4.1K t |
| 2023 | $8.2M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $19.0M | 3.3K t |
| 2021 | $6.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $5.0M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $5.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $8.7M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $7.3M | 1.5K t |
Where Turkey imports alkali metal from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 85% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.1M | 85% |
| India | $775K | 6.5% |
| Netherlands | $456K | 3.8% |
| Mexico | $183K | 1.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $93K | 0.8% |
| Spain | $87K | 0.7% |
| Russia | $47K | 0.4% |
| Switzerland | $45K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $40K | 0.3% |
| United States | $24K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 2805
| 2805.12 | Alkali or alkali-earth metals: calcium | 90% |
| 2805.19 | Alkali or alkali-earth metals: other than sodium and calcium | 5.7% |
| 2805.40 | Mercury | 2.1% |
| 2805.30 | Earth-metals, rare: scandium and yttrium, whether or not intermixed or interalloyed | 1.5% |
| 2805.11 | Alkali or alkali-earth metals: sodium | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2805.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.90 per kg, 63% below the world average of $7.74, 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.
Alkali metal exports from Turkey
Exports of alkali metal by Turkey reached $2.4 million in 2024 (624 tonnes). Most of it went to Algeria (32%), Slovenia (21%), Egypt (17%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | $772K | 32% |
| Slovenia | $512K | 21% |
| Egypt | $414K | 17% |
| Romania | $208K | 8.6% |
| Azerbaijan | $188K | 7.8% |
| Germany | $96K | 4% |
| United States | $85K | 3.5% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $27K | 1.1% |
| Chad | $22K | 0.9% |
| Switzerland | $19K | 0.8% |
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 2805: Alkali or alkaline-earth metals; rare-earth metals, scandium and yttrium, whether or not intermixed or interalloyed; mercury.
Common questions
What is the value of alkali metal imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported alkali metal worth $11.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 168 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 46% on 2023.
Which countries supply alkali metal to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 85% of the value ($10.1 million), followed by India (6%) and the Netherlands (4%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 782% on the year.
What is the average import price of alkali metal per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.90 per kg in 2024, 63% below the world average of $7.74 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 imports of alkali metal to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.3 million in 2017 to $11.9 million in 2024, an increase of 63%. The peak was 2022 at $19.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export alkali metal?
Yes. Turkey exported $2.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Algeria, Slovenia and Egypt. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $9.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for alkali metal?
The HS code for alkali metal is heading 2805. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 2805.12 (90% of the value) and 2805.19 (6%). It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2805 page.
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