Concrete blocks exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $40.7 million of concrete blocks in 2024 (268.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 129 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 8% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% 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 | $40.7M | 268.8K t |
| 2023 | $44.3M | 276.1K t |
| 2022 | $48.2M | 283.5K t |
| 2021 | $41.2M | 325.7K t |
| 2020 | $28.3M | 217.6K t |
| 2019 | $22.1M | 214.9K t |
| 2018 | $17.2M | 170.5K t |
| 2017 | $10.3M | 96.1K t |
Where Turkey exports concrete blocks to
Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (23%), Israel (17%), Georgia (9%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $9.4M | 23% |
| Israel | $7.1M | 17% |
| Georgia | $3.8M | 9.4% |
| Greece | $3.3M | 8.1% |
| Egypt | $2.4M | 5.8% |
| Italy | $2.1M | 5.2% |
| Cyprus | $2.1M | 5.1% |
| United States | $1.9M | 4.8% |
| Bulgaria | $1.8M | 4.5% |
| Netherlands | $1.4M | 3.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.15 per kg, close to the world average of $0.16.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Concrete blocks imports to Turkey
Imports of concrete blocks by Turkey reached $1.3 million in 2024 (2.9 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: China accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+432% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $709K | 57% |
| Israel | $164K | 13% |
| Vietnam | $133K | 11% |
| United States | $84K | 6.7% |
| Greece | $70K | 5.6% |
| Moldova | $30K | 2.4% |
| Italy | $21K | 1.7% |
| Poland | $10K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $9K | 0.7% |
| Iran | $9K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey concrete blocks exports (HS 6810.11): 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 6810.11: Cement, concrete or artificial stone: building blocks or bricks, whether or not reinforced.
Common questions
What is the value of concrete blocks exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported concrete blocks worth $40.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 268.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 129 countries worldwide, with 5% of world exports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries buy concrete blocks from Turkey?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest buyer with 23% of the value ($9.4 million), followed by Israel (17%) and Georgia (9%). The top three together account for 50%, out of 80 buyer countries in total. Cyprus grew fastest among the top ten, up 180% on the year.
What is the average export price of concrete blocks per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.15 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $0.16 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of concrete blocks from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $10.3 million in 2017 to $40.7 million in 2024, an increase of 294%. The peak was 2022 at $48.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $31.5 million a year.
Does Turkey also import concrete blocks?
Yes. Turkey imported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Israel and Vietnam. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $39.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for concrete blocks?
The HS code for concrete blocks is subheading 6810.11. It sits in HS chapter 68 (stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6810 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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