Chromium oxide and hydroxide (other) imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of chromium oxide and hydroxide (other) by Turkey reached $4.9 million in 2024 (992 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 8% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $4.9M | 992 t |
| 2023 | $5.3M | 862 t |
| 2022 | $5.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $4.4M | 981 t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 850 t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 676 t |
| 2018 | $3.4M | 647 t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 680 t |
Where Turkey imports chromium oxide and hydroxide (other) from
Most of the value came from India (35%), Germany (29%), China (11%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+210% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.7M | 35% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 29% |
| China | $543K | 11% |
| Spain | $513K | 10% |
| Russia | $499K | 10% |
| Kazakhstan | $96K | 2% |
| Italy | $56K | 1.1% |
| France | $28K | 0.6% |
| United States | $22K | 0.4% |
| Estonia | $5K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.97 per kg, 26% above the world average of $3.94. 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 oxide and hydroxide (other) exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $350 thousand of chromium oxide and hydroxide (other) in 2024 (101 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: India accounted for 70% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $245K | 70% |
| Serbia | $65K | 19% |
| Germany | $20K | 5.8% |
| Libya | $13K | 3.7% |
| Azerbaijan | $5K | 1.6% |
| North Macedonia | $1K | 0.2% |
| Uzbekistan | $0K | 0.1% |
| Iraq | $0K | 0.1% |
| Norway | $0K | 0% |
| Russia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey chromium oxide and hydroxide (other) imports (HS 2819.90): 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 2819.90: Chromium oxides and hydroxides: excluding chromium trioxide.
Common questions
What is the value of chromium oxide and hydroxide (other) imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported chromium oxide and hydroxide (other) worth $4.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 992 tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 130 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply chromium oxide and hydroxide (other) to Turkey?
India was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Germany (29%) and China (11%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 210% on the year.
What is the average import price of chromium oxide and hydroxide (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.97 per kg in 2024, 26% above the world average of $3.94 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of chromium oxide and hydroxide (other) to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $4.9 million in 2024, an increase of 69%. The peak was 2023 at $5.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.0 million a year.
Does Turkey also export chromium oxide and hydroxide (other)?
Yes. Turkey exported $350 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, Serbia and Germany. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $4.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for chromium oxide and hydroxide (other)?
The HS code for chromium oxide and hydroxide (other) is subheading 2819.90. 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 2819 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Turkey. Tell us your product to see it live.
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