Carbide imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of carbide by Turkey reached $22.8 million in 2024 (18.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 30% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $46.2 million.
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 | $22.8M | 18.8K t |
| 2023 | $32.8M | 20.3K t |
| 2022 | $46.2M | 24.2K t |
| 2021 | $30.1M | 26.0K t |
| 2020 | $24.4M | 20.2K t |
| 2019 | $20.3M | 18.7K t |
| 2018 | $20.3M | 17.7K t |
| 2017 | $21.0M | 19.0K t |
Where Turkey imports carbide from
Most of the value came from China (25%), Iran (21%), Russia (17%). Among the main suppliers, Norway grew fastest (+73% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.7M | 25% |
| Iran | $4.8M | 21% |
| Russia | $3.8M | 17% |
| Slovakia | $3.1M | 14% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 5.5% |
| Norway | $1.0M | 4.6% |
| Ukraine | $916K | 4% |
| Kazakhstan | $659K | 2.9% |
| Romania | $347K | 1.5% |
| Taiwan | $334K | 1.5% |
Product types under HS 2849
| 2849.20 | Carbides: of silicon, whether or not chemically defined | 68% |
| 2849.10 | Carbides: of calcium, whether or not chemically defined | 20% |
| 2849.90 | Carbides: whether or not chemically defined, other than of calcium or silicon | 12% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2849.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.21 per kg, 43% below the world average of $2.13, 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.
Carbide exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported carbide worth $1.6 million (168 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Italy accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+76% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $876K | 54% |
| Belgium | $271K | 17% |
| Germany | $244K | 15% |
| United Kingdom | $35K | 2.2% |
| Georgia | $25K | 1.6% |
| Sweden | $24K | 1.5% |
| Thailand | $19K | 1.2% |
| United States | $17K | 1.1% |
| Ukraine | $17K | 1% |
| Cyprus | $16K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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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 2849: Carbides, whether or not chemically defined.
Common questions
What is the value of carbide imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported carbide worth $22.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 177 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply carbide to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($5.7 million), followed by Iran (21%) and Russia (17%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Norway grew fastest among the top ten, up 73% on the year.
What is the average import price of carbide per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.21 per kg in 2024, 43% below the world average of $2.13 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of carbide to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $21.0 million in 2017 to $22.8 million in 2024, an increase of 9%. The peak was 2022 at $46.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export carbide?
Yes. Turkey exported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, Belgium and Germany. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $21.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for carbide?
The HS code for carbide is heading 2849. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 2849.20 (68% of the value) and 2849.10 (20%). 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 2849 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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