Brass ingots exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of brass ingots by Turkey reached $26.0 million in 2024 (6.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Value fell 29% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $115.9 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 | $26.0M | 6.2K t |
| 2023 | $36.3M | 9.6K t |
| 2022 | $115.9M | 19.5K t |
| 2021 | $106.8M | 18.1K t |
| 2020 | $45.1M | 7.7K t |
| 2019 | $21.1M | 5.7K t |
| 2018 | $60.3M | 13.3K t |
| 2017 | $57.7M | 13.3K t |
Where Turkey exports brass ingots to
Most of it went to Italy (39%), China (19%), Spain (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $10.1M | 39% |
| China | $4.9M | 19% |
| Spain | $4.1M | 16% |
| Egypt | $2.5M | 9.8% |
| Taiwan | $2.4M | 9.1% |
| France | $554K | 2.1% |
| Russia | $385K | 1.5% |
| Belgium | $298K | 1.2% |
| Algeria | $175K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $124K | 0.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.22 per kg, 39% below the world average of $6.87, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Brass ingots imports to Turkey
Imports of brass ingots by Turkey reached $23.2 million in 2024 (3.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 153 countries for imports of this product. One supplier dominates: Iran accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Kyrgyzstan grew fastest (+188% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | $12.3M | 53% |
| Italy | $3.0M | 13% |
| Kazakhstan | $2.6M | 11% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $2.2M | 9.3% |
| Ukraine | $1.4M | 6.2% |
| Azerbaijan | $543K | 2.3% |
| France | $360K | 1.6% |
| Uzbekistan | $338K | 1.5% |
| Libya | $136K | 0.6% |
| Hong Kong | $133K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey brass ingots exports (HS 7403.21): 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 7403.21: Copper: copper-zinc base alloys (brass) unwrought.
Common questions
What is the value of brass ingots exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported brass ingots worth $26.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 119 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 29% on 2023.
Which countries buy brass ingots from Turkey?
Italy was the largest buyer with 39% of the value ($10.1 million), followed by China (19%) and Spain (16%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 62 buyer countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 70% on the year.
What is the average export price of brass ingots per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.22 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $6.87 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of brass ingots from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $57.7 million in 2017 to $26.0 million in 2024, a fall of 55%. The peak was 2022 at $115.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $58.6 million a year.
Does Turkey also import brass ingots?
Yes. Turkey imported $23.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Iran, Italy and Kazakhstan. That compares with exports of $26.0 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for brass ingots?
The HS code for brass ingots is subheading 7403.21. It sits in HS chapter 74 (copper and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7403 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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