Copper flakes imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported copper flakes worth $4.6 million (415 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $4.6M | 415 t |
| 2023 | $4.7M | 430 t |
| 2022 | $5.4M | 484 t |
| 2021 | $4.4M | 358 t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 341 t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 167 t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 221 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 112 t |
Where Turkey imports copper flakes from
The largest suppliers were Germany (41%), Israel (40%), Cyprus (8%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.9M | 41% |
| Israel | $1.9M | 40% |
| Cyprus | $377K | 8.2% |
| Belgium | $116K | 2.5% |
| France | $105K | 2.3% |
| Austria | $92K | 2% |
| Brazil | $53K | 1.1% |
| China | $45K | 1% |
| Italy | $36K | 0.8% |
| Poland | $20K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.14 per kg, 324% above the world average of $2.63. 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.
Copper flakes exports from Turkey
Exports of copper flakes by Turkey reached $11.7 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 103 countries. Bulgaria alone took 89% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | $10.4M | 89% |
| Norway | $715K | 6.1% |
| Iraq | $130K | 1.1% |
| United States | $81K | 0.7% |
| Russia | $71K | 0.6% |
| France | $68K | 0.6% |
| Kazakhstan | $56K | 0.5% |
| Thailand | $51K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $37K | 0.3% |
| Uzbekistan | $26K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey copper flakes imports (HS 7406.20): 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 7406.20: Copper: powders of lamellar structure, flakes.
Common questions
What is the value of copper flakes imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported copper flakes worth $4.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 415 tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 131 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply copper flakes to Turkey?
Germany was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Israel (40%) and Cyprus (8%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 101% on the year.
What is the average import price of copper flakes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.14 per kg in 2024, 324% above the world average of $2.63 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of copper flakes to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $4.6 million in 2024, an increase of 196%. The peak was 2022 at $5.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
Does Turkey also export copper flakes?
Yes. Turkey exported $11.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Bulgaria, Norway and Iraq. That compares with imports of $4.6 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for copper flakes?
The HS code for copper flakes is subheading 7406.20. It sits in HS chapter 74 (copper and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7406 page.
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