Bentonite exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported bentonite worth $172.0 million (1.05 million tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 121 countries. That is 7% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $172.0M | 1.05M t |
| 2023 | $185.4M | 1.13M t |
| 2022 | $166.1M | 1.09M t |
| 2021 | $125.7M | 940.3K t |
| 2020 | $102.0M | 879.6K t |
| 2019 | $95.8M | 842.8K t |
| 2018 | $74.9M | 625.9K t |
| 2017 | $65.8M | 567.9K t |
Where Turkey exports bentonite to
Most of it went to Netherlands (20%), Spain (9%), Italy (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 38%. Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+99% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $34.5M | 20% |
| Spain | $15.5M | 9% |
| Italy | $15.5M | 9% |
| Germany | $9.2M | 5.4% |
| India | $7.6M | 4.4% |
| France | $7.0M | 4.1% |
| Austria | $6.7M | 3.9% |
| United Kingdom | $5.4M | 3.2% |
| Portugal | $5.2M | 3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $4.9M | 2.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.16 per kg, close to the world average of $0.19.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Bentonite imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $1.7 million of bentonite in 2024 (3.0 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from Italy (17%), United States (16%), France (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 46%. Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $291K | 17% |
| United States | $280K | 16% |
| France | $214K | 13% |
| Brazil | $197K | 12% |
| South Korea | $163K | 9.5% |
| Netherlands | $155K | 9.1% |
| Iran | $136K | 8% |
| Germany | $128K | 7.5% |
| United Kingdom | $35K | 2.1% |
| China | $29K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey bentonite exports (HS 2508.10): 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 2508.10: Clays (excluding expanded clays of heading no. 6806): bentonite, whether or not calcined.
Common questions
What is the value of bentonite exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported bentonite worth $172.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.05 million tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 121 countries worldwide, with 15% of world exports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries buy bentonite from Turkey?
The Netherlands was the largest buyer with 20% of the value ($34.5 million), followed by Spain (9%) and Italy (9%). The top three together account for 38%, out of 124 buyer countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 99% on the year.
What is the average export price of bentonite per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.16 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $0.19 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of bentonite from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $65.8 million in 2017 to $172.0 million in 2024, an increase of 161%. The peak was 2023 at $185.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $123.4 million a year.
Does Turkey also import bentonite?
Yes. Turkey imported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Italy, the United States and France. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $170.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for bentonite?
The HS code for bentonite is subheading 2508.10. It sits in HS chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2508 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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