Argon gas imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $9.6 million of argon gas in 2024 (13.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 37% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $15.2 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 | $9.6M | 13.5K t |
| 2023 | $15.2M | 16.7K t |
| 2022 | $7.0M | 9.4K t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 3.9K t |
| 2020 | $466K | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $369K | 863 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 3.8K t |
| 2017 | $3.1M | 8.5K t |
Where Turkey imports argon gas from
The largest suppliers were Poland (21%), China (20%), Iran (18%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+66% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $2.0M | 21% |
| China | $1.9M | 20% |
| Iran | $1.8M | 18% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.3M | 14% |
| Belgium | $757K | 7.9% |
| Egypt | $640K | 6.7% |
| Georgia | $305K | 3.2% |
| Kazakhstan | $305K | 3.2% |
| Russia | $180K | 1.9% |
| France | $163K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.71 per kg, 31% above the world average of $0.54. 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.
Argon gas exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported argon gas worth $4.0 million (4.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Romania (41%), Greece (19%), Italy (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Georgia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Romania | $1.6M | 41% |
| Greece | $770K | 20% |
| Italy | $275K | 7% |
| Bulgaria | $249K | 6.3% |
| Albania | $201K | 5.1% |
| Georgia | $197K | 5% |
| Moldova | $182K | 4.6% |
| Ukraine | $92K | 2.3% |
| Serbia | $91K | 2.3% |
| Lebanon | $83K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey argon gas imports (HS 2804.21): 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 2804.21: Gases, rare: argon.
Common questions
What is the value of argon gas imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported argon gas worth $9.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 197 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply argon gas to Turkey?
Poland was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by China (20%) and Iran (18%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 66% on the year.
What is the average import price of argon gas per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.71 per kg in 2024, 31% above the world average of $0.54 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of argon gas to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.1 million in 2017 to $9.6 million in 2024, an increase of 207%. The peak was 2023 at $15.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.9 million a year.
Does Turkey also export argon gas?
Yes. Turkey exported $4.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Romania, Greece and Italy. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $5.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for argon gas?
The HS code for argon gas is subheading 2804.21. 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 2804 page.
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