Bitumen products exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported bitumen products worth $14.7 million (18.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Value fell 15% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $20.5 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 | $14.7M | 18.3K t |
| 2023 | $17.3M | 20.8K t |
| 2022 | $20.5M | 22.2K t |
| 2021 | $17.8M | 20.7K t |
| 2020 | $14.0M | 18.4K t |
| 2019 | $10.3M | 12.8K t |
| 2018 | $11.2M | 15.3K t |
| 2017 | $5.7M | 7.2K t |
Where Turkey exports bitumen products to
The largest buyer markets were Romania (13%), Bulgaria (9%), Germany (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 29%. Among the main buyer markets, Somalia grew fastest (+45% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Romania | $1.9M | 13% |
| Bulgaria | $1.3M | 9% |
| Germany | $1.0M | 7% |
| United States | $1000K | 6.8% |
| France | $784K | 5.3% |
| Colombia | $775K | 5.3% |
| Somalia | $584K | 4% |
| United Kingdom | $533K | 3.6% |
| Azerbaijan | $508K | 3.4% |
| Brazil | $489K | 3.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.80 per kg, close to the world average of $0.69.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Bitumen products imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported bitumen products worth $7.2 million (9.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Spain alone supplied 82% of it. Among the main suppliers, Iran grew fastest (+530% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $6.0M | 82% |
| Iran | $371K | 5.1% |
| Slovakia | $305K | 4.2% |
| Russia | $181K | 2.5% |
| Lithuania | $110K | 1.5% |
| India | $87K | 1.2% |
| Belgium | $64K | 0.9% |
| Poland | $55K | 0.8% |
| Italy | $32K | 0.4% |
| France | $30K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey bitumen products exports (HS 6807.90): 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 6807.90: Asphalt or similar material: articles (e.g. petroleum bitumen or coal tar pitch) other than in rolls.
Common questions
What is the value of bitumen products exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported bitumen products worth $14.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 107 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries buy bitumen products from Turkey?
Romania was the largest buyer with 13% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Bulgaria (9%) and Germany (7%). The top three together account for 29%, out of 92 buyer countries in total. Somalia grew fastest among the top ten, up 45% on the year.
What is the average export price of bitumen products per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.80 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $0.69 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of bitumen products from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $5.7 million in 2017 to $14.7 million in 2024, an increase of 158%. The peak was 2022 at $20.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.0 million a year.
Does Turkey also import bitumen products?
Yes. Turkey imported $7.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Spain, Iran and Slovakia. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $7.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for bitumen products?
The HS code for bitumen products is subheading 6807.90. 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 6807 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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