Backed aluminium foil imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of backed aluminium foil by Turkey reached $82.9 million in 2024 (14.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 19% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $82.9M | 14.3K t |
| 2023 | $101.8M | 16.3K t |
| 2022 | $92.7M | 15.9K t |
| 2021 | $63.4M | 11.8K t |
| 2020 | $62.3M | 13.1K t |
| 2019 | $60.5M | 11.5K t |
| 2018 | $58.0M | 11.8K t |
| 2017 | $56.0M | 12.5K t |
Where Turkey imports backed aluminium foil from
Most of the value came from Germany (20%), China (19%), Netherlands (15%). Among the main suppliers, Greece grew fastest (+151% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $16.4M | 20% |
| China | $16.0M | 19% |
| Netherlands | $12.7M | 15% |
| Italy | $8.0M | 9.7% |
| Austria | $6.9M | 8.3% |
| India | $4.1M | 4.9% |
| Greece | $4.0M | 4.8% |
| Denmark | $3.9M | 4.8% |
| Croatia | $3.5M | 4.3% |
| United States | $1.7M | 2.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.80 per kg, close to the world average of $5.43.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Backed aluminium foil exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported backed aluminium foil worth $72.8 million (14.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. The largest buyer markets were Iraq (14%), Poland (9%), Romania (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 32%. Among the main buyer markets, Iraq grew fastest (+55% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $10.2M | 14% |
| Poland | $6.8M | 9.3% |
| Romania | $6.4M | 8.7% |
| Germany | $5.9M | 8.2% |
| Bulgaria | $3.7M | 5.1% |
| Switzerland | $3.0M | 4.2% |
| Italy | $2.9M | 4% |
| Serbia | $2.6M | 3.6% |
| Libya | $2.4M | 3.3% |
| Georgia | $2.2M | 3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey backed aluminium foil imports (HS 7607.20): 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 7607.20: Aluminium: foil, backed with paper, paperboard, plastics or similar backing materials, of a thickness (excluding any backing) not exceeding 0.2mm.
Common questions
What is the value of backed aluminium foil imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported backed aluminium foil worth $82.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 215 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply backed aluminium foil to Turkey?
Germany was the largest supplier with 20% of the value ($16.4 million), followed by China (19%) and the Netherlands (15%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 52 supplier countries in total. Greece grew fastest among the top ten, up 151% on the year.
What is the average import price of backed aluminium foil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.80 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $5.43 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of backed aluminium foil to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $56.0 million in 2017 to $82.9 million in 2024, an increase of 48%. The peak was 2023 at $101.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $72.2 million a year.
Does Turkey also export backed aluminium foil?
Yes. Turkey exported $72.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iraq, Poland and Romania. That compares with imports of $82.9 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for backed aluminium foil?
The HS code for backed aluminium foil is subheading 7607.20. It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7607 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Turkey. Tell us your product to see it live.
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