Cobalt powder imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cobalt powder by Turkey reached $7.9 million in 2024 (94 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 5% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average.
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 | $7.9M | 94 t |
| 2023 | $8.3M | 115 t |
| 2022 | $6.1M | 61 t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 50 t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 38 t |
| 2019 | $5.5M | 47 t |
| 2018 | $4.8M | 53 t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 58 t |
Where Turkey imports cobalt powder from
One supplier dominates: United States accounted for 67% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $5.3M | 67% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 16% |
| China | $472K | 6% |
| United Kingdom | $252K | 3.2% |
| Croatia | $150K | 1.9% |
| Austria | $110K | 1.4% |
| France | $89K | 1.1% |
| Morocco | $47K | 0.6% |
| Sweden | $38K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $33K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $84.66 per kg, close to the world average of $101.72.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cobalt powder exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $1.3 million of cobalt powder in 2024 (10 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Russia accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Russia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $801K | 63% |
| Germany | $217K | 17% |
| Spain | $79K | 6.2% |
| Mexico | $30K | 2.3% |
| Poland | $26K | 2% |
| Netherlands | $19K | 1.5% |
| United States | $14K | 1.1% |
| France | $13K | 1.1% |
| Kazakhstan | $12K | 0.9% |
| Romania | $9K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey cobalt powder imports (HS 8105.90): 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 8105.90: Cobalt: articles n.e.c. in heading no. 8105.
Common questions
What is the value of cobalt powder imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported cobalt powder worth $7.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 94 tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 138 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply cobalt powder to Turkey?
The United States was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($5.3 million), followed by Germany (16%) and China (6%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 585% on the year.
What is the average import price of cobalt powder per kg?
The average declared import value was about $84.66 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $101.72 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cobalt powder to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $7.9 million in 2024, an increase of 160%. The peak was 2023 at $8.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.4 million a year.
Does Turkey also export cobalt powder?
Yes. Turkey exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Russia, Germany and Spain. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $6.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for cobalt powder?
The HS code for cobalt powder is subheading 8105.90. It sits in HS chapter 81 (metals; n.e.c., cermets and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8105 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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