Aluminium ingots imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $3.87 billion of aluminium ingots in 2024 (1.53 million tonnes). It ranks 6th of 189 countries for imports of this product. That is 5% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $5.12 billion.
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 | $3.87B | 1.53M t |
| 2023 | $4.08B | 1.67M t |
| 2022 | $5.12B | 1.77M t |
| 2021 | $4.87B | 1.91M t |
| 2020 | $2.10B | 1.20M t |
| 2019 | $2.30B | 1.18M t |
| 2018 | $2.60B | 1.29M t |
| 2017 | $2.62B | 1.24M t |
Where Turkey imports aluminium ingots from
The largest suppliers were United Arab Emirates (23%), Russia (21%), India (12%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+254% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $874.6M | 23% |
| Russia | $817.9M | 21% |
| India | $470.7M | 12% |
| Iran | $422.8M | 11% |
| Malaysia | $302.8M | 7.8% |
| Kazakhstan | $242.5M | 6.3% |
| Qatar | $210.6M | 5.4% |
| Tajikistan | $133.9M | 3.5% |
| Bahrain | $116.0M | 3% |
| Oman | $55.1M | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 7601
| 7601.10 | Aluminium: unwrought, (not alloyed) | 70% |
| 7601.20 | Aluminium: unwrought, alloys | 30% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7601.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.54 per kg, close to the world average of $2.57.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Aluminium ingots exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $373.5 million of aluminium ingots in 2024 (141.0 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Bulgaria (18%), Greece (17%), Spain (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%. Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+485% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | $66.4M | 18% |
| Greece | $63.0M | 17% |
| Spain | $41.3M | 11% |
| Italy | $28.8M | 7.7% |
| Romania | $23.0M | 6.2% |
| Egypt | $16.5M | 4.4% |
| Canada | $12.8M | 3.4% |
| Netherlands | $11.8M | 3.2% |
| Serbia | $11.0M | 2.9% |
| Germany | $9.8M | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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 7601: Aluminium; unwrought.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium ingots imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported aluminium ingots worth $3.87 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.53 million tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 189 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium ingots to Turkey?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($874.6 million), followed by Russia (21%) and India (12%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 62 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 254% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium ingots per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.54 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.57 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 aluminium ingots to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.62 billion in 2017 to $3.87 billion in 2024, an increase of 48%. The peak was 2022 at $5.12 billion. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export aluminium ingots?
Yes. Turkey exported $373.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Bulgaria, Greece and Spain. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $3.50 billion a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium ingots?
The HS code for aluminium ingots is heading 7601. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 7601.10 (70% of the value) and 7601.20 (30%). It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7601 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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