Aluminium sheet exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of aluminium sheet by Turkey reached $1.06 billion in 2024 (299.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 152 countries for exports of this product. That is 10% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.06B | 299.8K t |
| 2023 | $968.5M | 267.2K t |
| 2022 | $1.30B | 291.7K t |
| 2021 | $1.11B | 315.7K t |
| 2020 | $633.2M | 222.1K t |
| 2019 | $740.1M | 246.9K t |
| 2018 | $668.6M | 210.8K t |
| 2017 | $592.5M | 184.6K t |
Where Turkey exports aluminium sheet to
Most of it went to Germany (13%), Italy (11%), United Kingdom (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 34%.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $142.2M | 13% |
| Italy | $112.4M | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $107.2M | 10% |
| Poland | $103.1M | 9.7% |
| United States | $90.0M | 8.5% |
| Switzerland | $64.7M | 6.1% |
| Slovakia | $59.8M | 5.6% |
| France | $57.1M | 5.4% |
| Spain | $38.5M | 3.6% |
| Austria | $37.2M | 3.5% |
Product types under HS 7606
| 7606.11 | Aluminium: plates, sheets and strip, thickness exceeding 0.2mm, (not alloyed), rectangular (including square) | 44% |
| 7606.12 | Aluminium: plates, sheets and strip, thickness exceeding 0.2mm, alloys, rectangular (including square) | 34% |
| 7606.92 | Aluminium: plates, sheets and strip, thickness exceeding 0.2mm, alloys, (not rectangular or square) | 13% |
| 7606.91 | Aluminium: plates, sheets and strip, thickness exceeding 0.2mm, not alloyed, (not rectangular or square) | 9.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7606.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.54 per kg, close to the world average of $3.79.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Aluminium sheet imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $902.6 million of aluminium sheet in 2024 (232.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Most of the value came from South Korea (19%), China (18%), Greece (13%). Among the main suppliers, Bahrain grew fastest (+117% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $168.9M | 19% |
| China | $165.3M | 18% |
| Greece | $121.5M | 14% |
| Germany | $78.3M | 8.7% |
| Azerbaijan | $75.1M | 8.3% |
| France | $65.9M | 7.3% |
| Bahrain | $54.1M | 6% |
| United States | $31.7M | 3.5% |
| Austria | $27.3M | 3% |
| Italy | $22.3M | 2.5% |
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 7606: Aluminium; plates, sheets and strip, thickness exceeding 0.2mm.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium sheet exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported aluminium sheet worth $1.06 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 299.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 152 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries buy aluminium sheet from Turkey?
Germany was the largest buyer with 13% of the value ($142.2 million), followed by Italy (11%) and the United Kingdom (10%). The top three together account for 34%, out of 138 buyer countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 30% on the year.
What is the average export price of aluminium sheet per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.54 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $3.79 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 exports of aluminium sheet from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $592.5 million in 2017 to $1.06 billion in 2024, an increase of 79%. The peak was 2022 at $1.30 billion. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import aluminium sheet?
Yes. Turkey imported $902.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from South Korea, China and Greece. That compares with exports of $1.06 billion in the same year.
What is the HS code for aluminium sheet?
The HS code for aluminium sheet is heading 7606. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 7606.11 (44% of the value) and 7606.12 (34%). It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7606 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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