Copper sheet exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported copper sheet worth $246.3 million (24.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is 8% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $317.7 million.
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 | $246.3M | 24.8K t |
| 2023 | $266.9M | 27.1K t |
| 2022 | $317.7M | 31.8K t |
| 2021 | $274.8M | 29.6K t |
| 2020 | $140.5M | 20.6K t |
| 2019 | $124.4M | 17.6K t |
| 2018 | $177.2M | 23.8K t |
| 2017 | $139.9M | 19.8K t |
Where Turkey exports copper sheet to
Most of it went to Italy (31%), Czech Republic (14%), Germany (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Algeria grew fastest (+103% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $76.2M | 31% |
| Czech Republic | $35.4M | 14% |
| Germany | $25.5M | 10% |
| France | $19.8M | 8.1% |
| Poland | $9.3M | 3.8% |
| Egypt | $9.3M | 3.8% |
| United Kingdom | $5.9M | 2.4% |
| Algeria | $5.6M | 2.3% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $5.4M | 2.2% |
| Morocco | $5.3M | 2.1% |
Product types under HS 7409
| 7409.21 | Copper: strip, of a thickness exceeding 0.15mm, of copper-zinc base alloys (brass), in coils | 58% |
| 7409.11 | Copper: strip, of a thickness exceeding 0.15mm, of refined copper, in coils | 23% |
| 7409.31 | Copper: strip, of a thickness exceeding 0.15mm, of copper-tin base alloys (bronze), in coils | 8.2% |
| 7409.29 | Copper: plates and sheets, of a thickness exceeding 0.15mm, of copper-zinc base alloys (brass), not in coils | 4.5% |
| 7409.19 | Copper: plates and sheets, of a thickness exceeding 0.15mm, of refined copper, not in coils | 2.9% |
| 7409.40 | Copper: plates, sheets and strip, of a thickness exceeding 0.15mm, of copper-nickel base alloys (cupro-nickel) or copper-nickel-zinc base alloys… | 2% |
| 7409.90 | Copper: plates, sheets and strip, of a thickness exceeding 0.15mm, of copper alloys (other than copper-zinc base alloys, copper-tin base alloys… | 0.6% |
| 7409.39 | Copper: plates and sheets, of a thickness exceeding 0.15mm, of copper-tin base alloys, not in coils | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7409.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.93 per kg, close to the world average of $11.00.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Copper sheet imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $107.7 million of copper sheet in 2024 (10.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from Germany (36%), China (23%), South Korea (11%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+109% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $38.6M | 36% |
| China | $24.8M | 23% |
| South Korea | $11.7M | 11% |
| Bulgaria | $9.8M | 9.1% |
| Uzbekistan | $9.0M | 8.4% |
| Brazil | $3.6M | 3.3% |
| Iran | $3.5M | 3.2% |
| Italy | $1.8M | 1.7% |
| India | $1.2M | 1.1% |
| France | $1.0M | 0.9% |
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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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 7409: Copper plates, sheets and strip; of a thickness exceeding 0.15mm.
Common questions
What is the value of copper sheet exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported copper sheet worth $246.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 24.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 138 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries buy copper sheet from Turkey?
Italy was the largest buyer with 31% of the value ($76.2 million), followed by the Czech Republic (14%) and Germany (10%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 116 buyer countries in total. Algeria grew fastest among the top ten, up 103% on the year.
What is the average export price of copper sheet per kg?
The average declared export value was about $9.93 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $11.00 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 sheet from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $139.9 million in 2017 to $246.3 million in 2024, an increase of 76%. The peak was 2022 at $317.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import copper sheet?
Yes. Turkey imported $107.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, China and South Korea. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $138.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for copper sheet?
The HS code for copper sheet is heading 7409. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 7409.21 (58% of the value) and 7409.11 (23%). It sits in HS chapter 74 (copper and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7409 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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