Chromium ore exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $415.5 million of chromium ore in 2024 (1.39 million tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 67 countries for exports of this product. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $415.5M | 1.39M t |
| 2023 | $407.4M | 1.46M t |
| 2022 | $342.7M | 1.33M t |
| 2021 | $273.8M | 1.45M t |
| 2020 | $136.6M | 920.5K t |
| 2019 | $228.7M | 1.33M t |
| 2018 | $320.3M | 1.47M t |
| 2017 | $351.6M | 1.42M t |
Where Turkey exports chromium ore to
One buyer market dominates: China accounted for 75% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Indonesia grew fastest (+84% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $309.8M | 75% |
| Sweden | $41.3M | 10% |
| Indonesia | $36.3M | 8.7% |
| Belgium | $13.2M | 3.2% |
| Georgia | $4.3M | 1% |
| Germany | $3.3M | 0.8% |
| Russia | $1.3M | 0.3% |
| Japan | $883K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $878K | 0.2% |
| Austria | $852K | 0.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.30 per kg, 30% above the world average of $0.23. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Chromium ore imports to Turkey
Imports of chromium ore by Turkey reached $50.1 million in 2024 (146.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 109 countries. South Africa alone supplied 92% of it. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+73% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $46.1M | 92% |
| Netherlands | $2.7M | 5.3% |
| Albania | $1.1M | 2.3% |
| Italy | $116K | 0.2% |
| China | $2K | 0% |
| Brazil | $0K | 0% |
| Sudan | $0K | 0% |
| Pakistan | $0K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
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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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 2610: Chromium ores and concentrates.
Common questions
What is the value of chromium ore exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported chromium ore worth $415.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.39 million tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 67 countries worldwide, with 6% of world exports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries buy chromium ore from Turkey?
China was the largest buyer with 75% of the value ($309.8 million), followed by Sweden (10%) and Indonesia (9%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 32 buyer countries in total. Russia grew fastest among the top ten, up 116% on the year.
What is the average export price of chromium ore per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.30 per kg in 2024, 30% above the world average of $0.23 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 chromium ore from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $351.6 million in 2017 to $415.5 million in 2024, an increase of 18%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import chromium ore?
Yes. Turkey imported $50.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from South Africa, the Netherlands and Albania. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $365.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for chromium ore?
The HS code for chromium ore is heading 2610. In Turkey all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2610.00. It sits in HS chapter 26 (ores, slag and ash). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2610 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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