Chromium oxide exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported chromium oxide worth $28.8 million (9.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 66 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 5% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $44.3 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 | $28.8M | 9.9K t |
| 2023 | $30.3M | 46.4K t |
| 2022 | $44.3M | 29.3K t |
| 2021 | $35.0M | 19.5K t |
| 2020 | $31.1M | 11.9K t |
| 2019 | $40.5M | 14.5K t |
| 2018 | $40.3M | 15.0K t |
| 2017 | $33.5M | 12.9K t |
Where Turkey exports chromium oxide to
The largest buyer markets were Italy (12%), India (12%), Brazil (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 33%. Among the main buyer markets, Brazil grew fastest (+206% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $3.5M | 12% |
| India | $3.4M | 12% |
| Brazil | $2.6M | 9% |
| Germany | $1.9M | 6.8% |
| Chile | $1.9M | 6.7% |
| South Korea | $1.8M | 6.4% |
| South Africa | $1.4M | 4.9% |
| Japan | $1.4M | 4.8% |
| Canada | $1.4M | 4.8% |
| Pakistan | $1.3M | 4.7% |
Product types under HS 2819
| 2819.10 | Chromium trioxide | 99% |
| 2819.90 | Chromium oxides and hydroxides: excluding chromium trioxide | 1.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2819.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.92 per kg, close to the world average of $3.64.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Chromium oxide imports to Turkey
Imports of chromium oxide by Turkey reached $8.4 million in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were India (22%), United States (21%), Germany (18%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+203% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.9M | 22% |
| United States | $1.8M | 22% |
| Germany | $1.5M | 18% |
| Russia | $1.3M | 16% |
| China | $611K | 7.3% |
| Spain | $534K | 6.4% |
| South Africa | $457K | 5.5% |
| Kazakhstan | $161K | 1.9% |
| France | $72K | 0.9% |
| Italy | $56K | 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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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 2819: Chromium oxides and hydroxides.
Common questions
What is the value of chromium oxide exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported chromium oxide worth $28.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 66 countries worldwide, with 5% of world exports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries buy chromium oxide from Turkey?
Italy was the largest buyer with 12% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by India (12%) and Brazil (9%). The top three together account for 33%, out of 46 buyer countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 206% on the year.
What is the average export price of chromium oxide per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.92 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $3.64 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 oxide from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $33.5 million in 2017 to $28.8 million in 2024, a fall of 14%. The peak was 2022 at $44.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import chromium oxide?
Yes. Turkey imported $8.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from India, the United States and Germany. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $20.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for chromium oxide?
The HS code for chromium oxide is heading 2819. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 2819.10 (99% of the value) and 2819.90 (1%). 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 2819 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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