Bitumen imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of bitumen by Turkey reached $415.7 million in 2024 (976.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 186 countries for imports of this product. That is 4% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% a year on average.
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 | $415.7M | 976.7K t |
| 2023 | $432.6M | 952.0K t |
| 2022 | $466.0M | 1.01M t |
| 2021 | $395.1M | 1.03M t |
| 2020 | $133.2M | 501.4K t |
| 2019 | $138.2M | 447.0K t |
| 2018 | $126.5M | 357.9K t |
| 2017 | $80.9M | 251.6K t |
Where Turkey imports bitumen from
Iraq alone supplied 98% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $406.6M | 98% |
| Russia | $3.3M | 0.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3.3M | 0.8% |
| Iran | $1.9M | 0.5% |
| Turkmenistan | $170K | 0% |
| Germany | $157K | 0% |
| United States | $113K | 0% |
| Japan | $108K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $33K | 0% |
| China | $13K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.43 per kg, close to the world average of $0.45.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Bitumen exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported bitumen worth $505.9 million (1.09 million tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 112 countries. Most of it went to Togo (26%), United Kingdom (12%), Romania (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+448% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Togo | $132.0M | 26% |
| United Kingdom | $62.5M | 12% |
| Romania | $50.3M | 9.9% |
| France | $48.8M | 9.6% |
| South Africa | $33.4M | 6.6% |
| Ireland | $28.7M | 5.7% |
| Spain | $18.7M | 3.7% |
| Senegal | $17.5M | 3.5% |
| Libya | $14.3M | 2.8% |
| United States | $13.9M | 2.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey bitumen imports (HS 2713.20): 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 2713.20: Petroleum bitumen: obtained from bituminous minerals.
Common questions
What is the value of bitumen imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported bitumen worth $415.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 976.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 186 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply bitumen to Turkey?
Iraq was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($406.6 million), followed by Russia (1%) and Saudi Arabia (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Russia grew fastest among the top ten, up 760% on the year.
What is the average import price of bitumen per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.43 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.45 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of bitumen to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $80.9 million in 2017 to $415.7 million in 2024, an increase of 414%. The peak was 2022 at $466.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $273.5 million a year.
Does Turkey also export bitumen?
Yes. Turkey exported $505.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Togo, the United Kingdom and Romania. That compares with imports of $415.7 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for bitumen?
The HS code for bitumen is subheading 2713.20. It sits in HS chapter 27 (mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2713 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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