Aluminium scrap imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of aluminium scrap by Turkey reached $357.9 million in 2024 (194.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 12% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $574.5 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 | $357.9M | 194.0K t |
| 2023 | $318.5M | 192.4K t |
| 2022 | $574.5M | 278.0K t |
| 2021 | $501.9M | 282.6K t |
| 2020 | $216.5M | 178.3K t |
| 2019 | $167.0M | 132.5K t |
| 2018 | $127.0M | 84.1K t |
| 2017 | $96.6M | 66.9K t |
Where Turkey imports aluminium scrap from
Most of the value came from Netherlands (14%), Libya (12%), Romania (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 36%. Among the main suppliers, Iran grew fastest (+76% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $48.9M | 14% |
| Libya | $44.7M | 13% |
| Romania | $34.2M | 9.6% |
| United Kingdom | $30.0M | 8.4% |
| Belgium | $17.9M | 5% |
| Bulgaria | $16.6M | 4.6% |
| Georgia | $14.8M | 4.2% |
| Iran | $13.2M | 3.7% |
| Iraq | $12.5M | 3.5% |
| Greece | $12.1M | 3.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.84 per kg, close to the world average of $1.78.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Aluminium scrap exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported aluminium scrap worth $52.5 million (25.7 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Greece accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Thailand grew fastest (+747% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Greece | $28.4M | 54% |
| Germany | $15.6M | 30% |
| United Kingdom | $2.3M | 4.4% |
| Thailand | $1.4M | 2.7% |
| United States | $1.4M | 2.6% |
| Croatia | $635K | 1.2% |
| Netherlands | $604K | 1.2% |
| Bulgaria | $598K | 1.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $341K | 0.7% |
| South Korea | $285K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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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 7602: Aluminium; waste and scrap.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium scrap imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported aluminium scrap worth $357.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 194.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 147 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium scrap to Turkey?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 14% of the value ($48.9 million), followed by Libya (12%) and Romania (10%). The top three together account for 36%, out of 69 supplier countries in total. Iran grew fastest among the top ten, up 76% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium scrap per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.84 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.78 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 scrap to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $96.6 million in 2017 to $357.9 million in 2024, an increase of 270%. The peak was 2022 at $574.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export aluminium scrap?
Yes. Turkey exported $52.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Greece, Germany and the United Kingdom. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $305.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium scrap?
The HS code for aluminium scrap is heading 7602. In Turkey all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 7602.00. It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7602 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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