Asbestos-cement products exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of asbestos-cement products by Turkey reached $29.7 million in 2024 (35.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $38.2 million.
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 | $29.7M | 35.2K t |
| 2023 | $29.9M | 31.5K t |
| 2022 | $38.2M | 48.4K t |
| 2021 | $32.3M | 50.5K t |
| 2020 | $23.4M | 43.9K t |
| 2019 | $26.4M | 53.1K t |
| 2018 | $14.6M | 32.5K t |
| 2017 | $8.3M | 17.6K t |
Where Turkey exports asbestos-cement products to
Most of it went to Iraq (21%), Algeria (9%), United Kingdom (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 37%. Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+794% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $6.2M | 21% |
| Algeria | $2.5M | 8.6% |
| United Kingdom | $2.3M | 7.7% |
| Romania | $1.7M | 5.8% |
| Netherlands | $1.6M | 5.5% |
| United States | $1.5M | 5% |
| Malta | $1.5M | 5% |
| Azerbaijan | $1.4M | 4.8% |
| India | $1.3M | 4.4% |
| Libya | $1.3M | 4.4% |
Product types under HS 6811
| 6811.82 | Cellulose fibre-cement: articles or the like, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles (other than corrugated sheets), not containing asbestos | 87% |
| 6811.81 | Cellulose fibre-cement: articles or the like: corrugated sheets, not containing asbestos | 6.7% |
| 6811.89 | Cellulose fibre-cement: articles or the like, other than corrugated sheets and other sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles, not containing… | 6% |
| 6811.40 | Asbestos-cement: articles or the like, containing asbestos | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6811.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.84 per kg, 56% 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.
Asbestos-cement products imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported asbestos-cement products worth $1.8 million (2.6 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were Thailand (21%), Italy (21%), China (14%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+326% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $372K | 21% |
| Italy | $364K | 21% |
| China | $253K | 14% |
| Belgium | $233K | 13% |
| Germany | $204K | 12% |
| Switzerland | $172K | 9.8% |
| Japan | $56K | 3.2% |
| France | $44K | 2.5% |
| Spain | $19K | 1.1% |
| Netherlands | $11K | 0.7% |
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 6811: Asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement or the like.
Common questions
What is the value of asbestos-cement products exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported asbestos-cement products worth $29.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 35.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 127 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries buy asbestos-cement products from Turkey?
Iraq was the largest buyer with 21% of the value ($6.2 million), followed by Algeria (9%) and the United Kingdom (8%). The top three together account for 37%, out of 89 buyer countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 794% on the year.
What is the average export price of asbestos-cement products per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.84 per kg in 2024, 56% above the world average of $0.54 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 asbestos-cement products from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $8.3 million in 2017 to $29.7 million in 2024, an increase of 258%. The peak was 2022 at $38.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import asbestos-cement products?
Yes. Turkey imported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Thailand, Italy and China. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $27.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for asbestos-cement products?
The HS code for asbestos-cement products is heading 6811. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 6811.82 (87% of the value) and 6811.81 (7%). It sits in HS chapter 68 (stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6811 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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