Aluminum oxide (corundum) imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $55.7 million of aluminum oxide (corundum) in 2024 (55.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 149 countries for imports of this product. That is 6% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $70.2 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 | $55.7M | 55.0K t |
| 2023 | $52.5M | 51.3K t |
| 2022 | $70.2M | 58.9K t |
| 2021 | $52.3M | 48.1K t |
| 2020 | $39.8M | 42.6K t |
| 2019 | $38.5M | 36.9K t |
| 2018 | $39.5M | 34.9K t |
| 2017 | $35.3M | 38.7K t |
Where Turkey imports aluminum oxide (corundum) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Bahrain grew fastest (+287% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $31.2M | 56% |
| Bahrain | $5.6M | 10% |
| Germany | $5.1M | 9.1% |
| Austria | $4.2M | 7.6% |
| France | $2.8M | 5% |
| Hungary | $1.7M | 3% |
| Brazil | $1.6M | 2.9% |
| Ukraine | $1.2M | 2.2% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $614K | 1.1% |
| India | $392K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.01 per kg, close to the world average of $1.06.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Aluminum oxide (corundum) exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported aluminum oxide (corundum) worth $821 thousand (420 tonnes). Russia alone took 60% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Iraq grew fastest (+230% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $490K | 60% |
| Azerbaijan | $66K | 8% |
| Iraq | $48K | 5.9% |
| United Kingdom | $42K | 5.1% |
| Germany | $23K | 2.8% |
| United States | $21K | 2.6% |
| Poland | $19K | 2.3% |
| Angola | $11K | 1.3% |
| Uzbekistan | $11K | 1.3% |
| Yemen | $10K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey aluminum oxide (corundum) imports (HS 2818.10): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 2818.10: Aluminium oxide: artificial corundum.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminum oxide (corundum) imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported aluminum oxide (corundum) worth $55.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 55.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 149 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminum oxide (corundum) to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($31.2 million), followed by Bahrain (10%) and Germany (9%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 314% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminum oxide (corundum) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.01 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.06 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of aluminum oxide (corundum) to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $35.3 million in 2017 to $55.7 million in 2024, an increase of 58%. The peak was 2022 at $70.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $48.0 million a year.
Does Turkey also export aluminum oxide (corundum)?
Yes. Turkey exported $821 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Russia, Azerbaijan and Iraq. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $54.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminum oxide (corundum)?
The HS code for aluminum oxide (corundum) is subheading 2818.10. 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 2818 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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