Chamotte imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported chamotte worth $12.2 million (36.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 134 countries for imports of this product. That is 13% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $16.1 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 | $12.2M | 36.4K t |
| 2023 | $14.1M | 44.6K t |
| 2022 | $16.1M | 51.4K t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 6.6K t |
| 2020 | $6.4M | 28.2K t |
| 2019 | $6.5M | 32.5K t |
| 2018 | $7.5M | 41.3K t |
| 2017 | $5.5M | 29.1K t |
Where Turkey imports chamotte from
One supplier dominates: Bulgaria accounted for 74% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+209% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | $9.0M | 74% |
| Egypt | $1.3M | 11% |
| India | $637K | 5.2% |
| China | $561K | 4.6% |
| Germany | $209K | 1.7% |
| United States | $177K | 1.5% |
| France | $156K | 1.3% |
| Czech Republic | $63K | 0.5% |
| Poland | $61K | 0.5% |
| Iran | $47K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.33 per kg, close to the world average of $0.34.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Turkey chamotte imports (HS 2508.70): 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 2508.70: Clays (excluding expanded clays of heading no. 6806): chamotte or dinas earths.
Common questions
What is the value of chamotte imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported chamotte worth $12.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 36.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 134 countries worldwide, with 12% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply chamotte to Turkey?
Bulgaria was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($9.0 million), followed by Egypt (11%) and India (5%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 887% on the year.
What is the average import price of chamotte per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.33 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.34 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of chamotte to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.5 million in 2017 to $12.2 million in 2024, an increase of 123%. The peak was 2022 at $16.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for chamotte?
The HS code for chamotte is subheading 2508.70. It sits in HS chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2508 page.
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