Alkali metal silicates (non-sodium) imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported alkali metal silicates (non-sodium) worth $3.0 million (1.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 60% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $7.5 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 | $3.0M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $7.5M | 5.4K t |
| 2022 | $6.7M | 4.1K t |
| 2021 | $4.7M | 3.4K t |
| 2020 | $5.0M | 4.2K t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 2.2K t |
Where Turkey imports alkali metal silicates (non-sodium) from
Most of the value came from Germany (30%), India (15%), Italy (14%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+298% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $898K | 30% |
| India | $439K | 15% |
| Italy | $417K | 14% |
| United States | $367K | 12% |
| Pakistan | $287K | 9.7% |
| Spain | $214K | 7.2% |
| China | $117K | 4% |
| Belgium | $87K | 3% |
| Netherlands | $22K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $20K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.62 per kg, 54% above the world average of $1.05. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Alkali metal silicates (non-sodium) exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported alkali metal silicates (non-sodium) worth $958 thousand (1.5 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Tunisia (22%), Egypt (17%), Azerbaijan (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Venezuela grew fastest (+829% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tunisia | $211K | 22% |
| Egypt | $159K | 17% |
| Azerbaijan | $139K | 15% |
| Romania | $124K | 13% |
| Venezuela | $85K | 8.9% |
| United States | $72K | 7.5% |
| Taiwan | $37K | 3.8% |
| Jordan | $18K | 1.9% |
| Morocco | $18K | 1.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $17K | 1.8% |
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 2839.90: Silicates: commercial alkali metal silicates, other than of sodium.
Common questions
What is the value of alkali metal silicates (non-sodium) imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported alkali metal silicates (non-sodium) worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 182 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 60% on 2023.
Which countries supply alkali metal silicates (non-sodium) to Turkey?
Germany was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($898 thousand), followed by India (15%) and Italy (14%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 298% on the year.
What is the average import price of alkali metal silicates (non-sodium) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.62 per kg in 2024, 54% above the world average of $1.05 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of alkali metal silicates (non-sodium) to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, an increase of 34%. The peak was 2023 at $7.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.5 million a year.
Does Turkey also export alkali metal silicates (non-sodium)?
Yes. Turkey exported $958 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tunisia, Egypt and Azerbaijan. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for alkali metal silicates (non-sodium)?
The HS code for alkali metal silicates (non-sodium) is subheading 2839.90. 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 2839 page.
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