Copper ingots imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $3.49 billion of copper ingots in 2024 (397.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 184 countries. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $3.49B | 397.8K t |
| 2023 | $3.40B | 416.3K t |
| 2022 | $3.66B | 405.8K t |
| 2021 | $3.01B | 355.1K t |
| 2020 | $2.22B | 355.7K t |
| 2019 | $2.36B | 392.6K t |
| 2018 | $2.71B | 378.9K t |
| 2017 | $2.79B | 411.7K t |
Where Turkey imports copper ingots from
Most of the value came from Kazakhstan (39%), Bulgaria (20%), Russia (14%). Among the main suppliers, Serbia grew fastest (+835% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kazakhstan | $1.37B | 39% |
| Bulgaria | $706.1M | 20% |
| Russia | $502.4M | 14% |
| Serbia | $414.4M | 12% |
| Iran | $223.2M | 6.4% |
| Poland | $120.0M | 3.4% |
| Spain | $38.3M | 1.1% |
| Germany | $32.3M | 0.9% |
| Azerbaijan | $13.2M | 0.4% |
| Iraq | $11.0M | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 7403
| 7403.11 | Copper: refined, unwrought, cathodes and sections of cathodes | 90% |
| 7403.19 | Copper: refined, unwrought, n.e.c. in item no. 7403.1 | 7.8% |
| 7403.29 | Copper: copper alloys n.e.c. in heading no. 7403 (other than master alloys of heading no. 7405) | 1% |
| 7403.21 | Copper: copper-zinc base alloys (brass) unwrought | 0.7% |
| 7403.13 | Copper: refined, unwrought, billets | 0.3% |
| 7403.22 | Copper: copper-tin base alloys (bronze) unwrought | 0% |
| 7403.12 | Copper: refined, unwrought, wire-bars | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7403.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.78 per kg, close to the world average of $9.12.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Copper ingots exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported copper ingots worth $132.5 million (18.1 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: China accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Bulgaria grew fastest (+51% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $75.8M | 57% |
| Italy | $11.1M | 8.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $9.4M | 7.1% |
| Bulgaria | $7.1M | 5.4% |
| Spain | $4.4M | 3.4% |
| Germany | $3.5M | 2.7% |
| Greece | $3.2M | 2.4% |
| Egypt | $3.0M | 2.3% |
| Belgium | $2.8M | 2.1% |
| Netherlands | $2.5M | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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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 7403: Copper; refined and copper alloys, unwrought.
Common questions
What is the value of copper ingots imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported copper ingots worth $3.49 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 397.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 184 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply copper ingots to Turkey?
Kazakhstan was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($1.37 billion), followed by Bulgaria (20%) and Russia (14%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. Serbia grew fastest among the top ten, up 835% on the year.
What is the average import price of copper ingots per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.78 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $9.12 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 copper ingots to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.79 billion in 2017 to $3.49 billion in 2024, an increase of 25%. The peak was 2022 at $3.66 billion. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export copper ingots?
Yes. Turkey exported $132.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, Italy and Saudi Arabia. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $3.36 billion a year.
What is the HS code for copper ingots?
The HS code for copper ingots is heading 7403. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 7403.11 (90% of the value) and 7403.19 (8%). It sits in HS chapter 74 (copper and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7403 page.
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