Calcium metal exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $2.0 million of calcium metal in 2024 (533 tonnes). It ranks 7th of 65 countries for exports of this product. That is 37% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 37% 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 | $2.0M | 533 t |
| 2023 | $1.5M | 224 t |
| 2022 | $1.1M | 237 t |
| 2021 | $528K | 105 t |
| 2020 | $236K | 103 t |
| 2019 | $67K | 58 t |
| 2018 | $243K | 35 t |
| 2017 | $229K | 38 t |
Where Turkey exports calcium metal to
The largest buyer markets were Algeria (38%), Slovenia (25%), Egypt (20%).
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.82 per kg, close to the world average of $3.50.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Calcium metal imports to Turkey
Imports of calcium metal by Turkey reached $10.8 million in 2024 (4.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 137 countries for imports of this product. One supplier dominates: China accounted for 91% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+45% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.8M | 91% |
| Netherlands | $456K | 4.2% |
| India | $283K | 2.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $93K | 0.9% |
| Spain | $87K | 0.8% |
| Ukraine | $21K | 0.2% |
| France | $18K | 0.2% |
| Poland | $1K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
| Italy | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey calcium metal exports (HS 2805.12): 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 2805.12: Alkali or alkali-earth metals: calcium.
Common questions
What is the value of calcium metal exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported calcium metal worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 533 tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 65 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 37% on 2023.
Which countries buy calcium metal from Turkey?
Algeria was the largest buyer with 38% of the value ($772 thousand), followed by Slovenia (25%) and Egypt (20%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 8 buyer countries in total. Finland grew fastest among the top ten, up 309% on the year.
What is the average export price of calcium metal per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.82 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $3.50 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of calcium metal from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $229 thousand in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024, an increase of 789%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $742 thousand a year.
Does Turkey also import calcium metal?
Yes. Turkey imported $10.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, the Netherlands and India. That compares with exports of $2.0 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for calcium metal?
The HS code for calcium metal is subheading 2805.12. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2805 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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