Carbides (other types) imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $2.8 million of carbides (other types) in 2024 (80 tonnes). That is 66% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $8.3 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 | $2.8M | 80 t |
| 2023 | $8.3M | 312 t |
| 2022 | $7.7M | 308 t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 105 t |
| 2020 | $7.6M | 369 t |
| 2019 | $4.2M | 165 t |
| 2018 | $4.1M | 132 t |
| 2017 | $5.5M | 284 t |
Where Turkey imports carbides (other types) from
China alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+74% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.5M | 53% |
| Germany | $824K | 30% |
| Taiwan | $243K | 8.7% |
| United States | $133K | 4.8% |
| France | $50K | 1.8% |
| Russia | $37K | 1.3% |
| Belgium | $15K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $9K | 0.3% |
| Canada | $1K | 0% |
| Spain | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $34.57 per kg, close to the world average of $34.63.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Carbides (other types) exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $1.5 million of carbides (other types) in 2024 (50 tonnes). Italy alone took 59% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+48% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $876K | 59% |
| Belgium | $271K | 18% |
| Germany | $195K | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $35K | 2.4% |
| Sweden | $24K | 1.6% |
| United States | $17K | 1.2% |
| Ukraine | $17K | 1.1% |
| Kazakhstan | $9K | 0.6% |
| Russia | $7K | 0.5% |
| France | $4K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey carbides (other types) imports (HS 2849.90): 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 2849.90: Carbides: whether or not chemically defined, other than of calcium or silicon.
Common questions
What is the value of carbides (other types) imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported carbides (other types) worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 80 tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 131 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 66% on 2023.
Which countries supply carbides (other types) to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Germany (30%) and Taiwan (9%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 190% on the year.
What is the average import price of carbides (other types) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $34.57 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $34.63 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of carbides (other types) to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.5 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, a fall of 49%. The peak was 2023 at $8.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.4 million a year.
Does Turkey also export carbides (other types)?
Yes. Turkey exported $1.5 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 $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for carbides (other types)?
The HS code for carbides (other types) is subheading 2849.90. 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.
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