Clay exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported clay worth $192.3 million (1.30 million tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 160 countries. Value fell 10% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average.
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 | $192.3M | 1.30M t |
| 2023 | $212.9M | 1.58M t |
| 2022 | $214.5M | 2.05M t |
| 2021 | $142.0M | 1.26M t |
| 2020 | $116.1M | 1.23M t |
| 2019 | $106.0M | 1.01M t |
| 2018 | $83.0M | 723.3K t |
| 2017 | $74.6M | 682.5K t |
Where Turkey exports clay to
The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (20%), Italy (14%), Spain (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%. Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+62% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $39.2M | 20% |
| Italy | $27.2M | 14% |
| Spain | $15.9M | 8.3% |
| Germany | $9.2M | 4.8% |
| India | $7.7M | 4% |
| France | $7.4M | 3.8% |
| Austria | $6.7M | 3.5% |
| United Kingdom | $5.8M | 3% |
| Portugal | $5.2M | 2.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $4.9M | 2.6% |
Product types under HS 2508
| 2508.10 | Clays (excluding expanded clays of heading no. 6806): bentonite, whether or not calcined | 89% |
| 2508.40 | Clays (excluding expanded clays of heading no. 6806): n.e.c. in heading no. 2508, whether or not calcined | 8.1% |
| 2508.30 | Clays (excluding expanded clays of heading no. 6806): fireclay, whether or not calcined | 2.4% |
| 2508.70 | Clays (excluding expanded clays of heading no. 6806): chamotte or dinas earths | 0.1% |
| 2508.60 | Clays (excluding expanded clays of heading no. 6806): mullite | 0% |
| 2508.50 | Clays (excluding expanded clays of heading no. 6806): andalusite, kyanite and sillimanite, whether or not calcined | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2508.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.15 per kg, close to the world average of $0.17.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Clay imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported clay worth $37.9 million (169.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Most of the value came from Ukraine (24%), Bulgaria (24%), South Africa (16%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+88% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | $9.0M | 24% |
| Bulgaria | $9.0M | 24% |
| South Africa | $6.0M | 16% |
| United States | $3.3M | 8.7% |
| China | $2.4M | 6.4% |
| Egypt | $1.3M | 3.5% |
| Peru | $1.1M | 2.9% |
| Germany | $974K | 2.6% |
| France | $751K | 2% |
| Spain | $730K | 1.9% |
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 2508: Clays; (not including expanded clays of heading no. 6806), andalusite kyanite and sillimanite, whether or not calcined; mullite; chamotte or dinas earth.
Common questions
What is the value of clay exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported clay worth $192.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.30 million tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 160 countries worldwide, with 8% of world exports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries buy clay from Turkey?
The Netherlands was the largest buyer with 20% of the value ($39.2 million), followed by Italy (14%) and Spain (8%). The top three together account for 43%, out of 126 buyer countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 62% on the year.
What is the average export price of clay per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.15 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $0.17 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 clay from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $74.6 million in 2017 to $192.3 million in 2024, an increase of 158%. The peak was 2022 at $214.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import clay?
Yes. Turkey imported $37.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Ukraine, Bulgaria and South Africa. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $154.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for clay?
The HS code for clay is heading 2508. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 2508.10 (89% of the value) and 2508.40 (8%). 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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