Cobalt oxide imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $8.7 million of cobalt oxide in 2024 (395 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 31% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $15.6 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 | $8.7M | 395 t |
| 2023 | $12.6M | 441 t |
| 2022 | $8.1M | 160 t |
| 2021 | $7.5M | 216 t |
| 2020 | $10.0M | 358 t |
| 2019 | $15.6M | 382 t |
| 2018 | $12.8M | 232 t |
| 2017 | $10.9M | 408 t |
Where Turkey imports cobalt oxide from
Most of the value came from Finland (34%), China (19%), Belgium (17%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+312% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Finland | $3.0M | 34% |
| China | $1.6M | 19% |
| Belgium | $1.5M | 17% |
| Brazil | $1.3M | 15% |
| Netherlands | $691K | 8% |
| Russia | $266K | 3.1% |
| Italy | $235K | 2.7% |
| France | $63K | 0.7% |
| United States | $14K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $21.96 per kg, 100% above the world average of $10.96. 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.
Cobalt oxide exports from Turkey
Exports of cobalt oxide by Turkey reached $347 thousand in 2024 (19 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Russia accounted for 76% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Iraq grew fastest (+917% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $263K | 76% |
| Iran | $54K | 15% |
| Iraq | $20K | 5.7% |
| Bulgaria | $5K | 1.5% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $3K | 0.9% |
| Serbia | $3K | 0.8% |
| Israel | $0K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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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 2822: Cobalt oxides and hydroxides; commercial cobalt oxides.
Common questions
What is the value of cobalt oxide imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported cobalt oxide worth $8.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 395 tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 110 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply cobalt oxide to Turkey?
Finland was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by China (19%) and Belgium (17%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 312% on the year.
What is the average import price of cobalt oxide per kg?
The average declared import value was about $21.96 per kg in 2024, 100% above the world average of $10.96 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 imports of cobalt oxide to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.9 million in 2017 to $8.7 million in 2024, a fall of 20%. The peak was 2019 at $15.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export cobalt oxide?
Yes. Turkey exported $347 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Russia, Iran and Iraq. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $8.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for cobalt oxide?
The HS code for cobalt oxide is heading 2822. In Turkey all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2822.00. 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 2822 page.
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