Copper cables exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $551.0 million of copper cables in 2024 (51.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 130 countries for exports of this product. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $551.0M | 51.9K t |
| 2023 | $553.1M | 54.3K t |
| 2022 | $582.4M | 57.9K t |
| 2021 | $592.1M | 58.2K t |
| 2020 | $328.6M | 45.5K t |
| 2019 | $360.1M | 51.5K t |
| 2018 | $419.8M | 55.1K t |
| 2017 | $348.3M | 49.3K t |
Where Turkey exports copper cables to
Most of it went to Italy (22%), Poland (11%), United Kingdom (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 44%. Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+82% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $119.4M | 22% |
| Poland | $61.5M | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $61.0M | 11% |
| Spain | $48.1M | 8.7% |
| Germany | $45.6M | 8.3% |
| France | $32.3M | 5.9% |
| Bulgaria | $27.6M | 5% |
| Austria | $25.1M | 4.6% |
| Hungary | $19.5M | 3.5% |
| United States | $16.9M | 3.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.62 per kg, close to the world average of $9.92.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Copper cables imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported copper cables worth $24.3 million (2.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from Bulgaria (38%), Iraq (34%), Uzbekistan (9%). Among the main suppliers, Iraq grew fastest (+78% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | $9.4M | 39% |
| Iraq | $8.2M | 34% |
| Uzbekistan | $2.3M | 9.5% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 4.6% |
| Germany | $565K | 2.3% |
| United Kingdom | $550K | 2.3% |
| Poland | $448K | 1.8% |
| United States | $377K | 1.6% |
| France | $265K | 1.1% |
| Algeria | $260K | 1.1% |
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 7413: Copper; stranded wire, cables, plaited bands and the like, not electrically insulated.
Common questions
What is the value of copper cables exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported copper cables worth $551.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 51.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 130 countries worldwide, with 19% of world exports. The value was down 0% on 2023.
Which countries buy copper cables from Turkey?
Italy was the largest buyer with 22% of the value ($119.4 million), followed by Poland (11%) and the United Kingdom (11%). The top three together account for 44%, out of 105 buyer countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 82% on the year.
What is the average export price of copper cables per kg?
The average declared export value was about $10.62 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $9.92 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 copper cables from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $348.3 million in 2017 to $551.0 million in 2024, an increase of 58%. The peak was 2021 at $592.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import copper cables?
Yes. Turkey imported $24.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Bulgaria, Iraq and Uzbekistan. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $526.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for copper cables?
The HS code for copper cables is heading 7413. In Turkey all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 7413.00. It sits in HS chapter 74 (copper and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7413 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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