Ceramic building bricks exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $9.0 million of ceramic building bricks in 2024 (79.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 5% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $20.1 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 | $9.0M | 79.7K t |
| 2023 | $9.5M | 46.9K t |
| 2022 | $20.1M | 155.7K t |
| 2021 | $10.1M | 51.4K t |
| 2020 | $5.3M | 26.9K t |
| 2019 | $5.7M | 21.2K t |
| 2018 | $4.9M | 27.7K t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 12.5K t |
Where Turkey exports ceramic building bricks to
Most of it went to Cyprus (41%), United Kingdom (37%), Bulgaria (7%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cyprus | $3.7M | 41% |
| United Kingdom | $3.3M | 37% |
| Bulgaria | $598K | 6.7% |
| Belgium | $169K | 1.9% |
| United States | $136K | 1.5% |
| Germany | $136K | 1.5% |
| Serbia | $118K | 1.3% |
| Algeria | $108K | 1.2% |
| France | $88K | 1% |
| Romania | $70K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 6904
| 6904.10 | Ceramic building bricks | 77% |
| 6904.90 | Ceramic flooring blocks, supports or filler tiles and the like (excluding building bricks) | 23% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6904.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.11 per kg, 59% below the world average of $0.27, 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.
Ceramic building bricks imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $3.1 million of ceramic building bricks in 2024 (4.7 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from China (43%), Belgium (20%), Germany (13%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+172% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.3M | 43% |
| Belgium | $616K | 20% |
| Germany | $404K | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $352K | 11% |
| Spain | $163K | 5.2% |
| Netherlands | $65K | 2.1% |
| France | $38K | 1.2% |
| Czech Republic | $34K | 1.1% |
| Russia | $32K | 1% |
| United States | $23K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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 6904: Ceramic building bricks, floor blocks, support or filler tiles and the like.
Common questions
What is the value of ceramic building bricks exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported ceramic building bricks worth $9.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 79.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 133 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries buy ceramic building bricks from Turkey?
Cyprus was the largest buyer with 41% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by the United Kingdom (37%) and Bulgaria (7%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 76 buyer countries in total. Romania grew fastest among the top ten, up 469% on the year.
What is the average export price of ceramic building bricks per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.11 per kg in 2024, 59% below the world average of $0.27 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 exports of ceramic building bricks from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $9.0 million in 2024, an increase of 156%. The peak was 2022 at $20.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import ceramic building bricks?
Yes. Turkey imported $3.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Belgium and Germany. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $5.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for ceramic building bricks?
The HS code for ceramic building bricks is heading 6904. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 6904.10 (77% of the value) and 6904.90 (23%). It sits in HS chapter 69 (ceramic products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6904 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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