Copper slag imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of copper slag by Turkey reached $6.8 million in 2024 (5.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 114% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $6.8M | 5.5K t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 3.0K t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $7.1M | 3.4K t |
| 2020 | $4.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $4.3M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $3.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 892 t |
Where Turkey imports copper slag from
The largest suppliers were Poland (27%), Romania (22%), Mexico (21%). Among the main suppliers, Algeria grew fastest (+605% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $1.9M | 27% |
| Romania | $1.5M | 22% |
| Mexico | $1.4M | 21% |
| Algeria | $433K | 6.4% |
| United States | $432K | 6.4% |
| Greece | $379K | 5.6% |
| Canada | $321K | 4.7% |
| Italy | $241K | 3.6% |
| Uzbekistan | $107K | 1.6% |
| North Macedonia | $54K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.24 per kg, 50% below the world average of $2.50, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Copper slag exports from Turkey
Exports of copper slag by Turkey reached $3.4 million in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Belgium accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+243% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $1.8M | 52% |
| Germany | $945K | 28% |
| Italy | $686K | 20% |
| Romania | $8K | 0.2% |
| Sweden | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey copper slag imports (HS 2620.30): 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 2620.30: Slag, ash and residues: (not from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing mainly copper.
Common questions
What is the value of copper slag imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported copper slag worth $6.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 83 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 114% on 2023.
Which countries supply copper slag to Turkey?
Poland was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Romania (22%) and Mexico (21%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Algeria grew fastest among the top ten, up 605% on the year.
What is the average import price of copper slag per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.24 per kg in 2024, 50% below the world average of $2.50 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of copper slag to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $6.8 million in 2024, an increase of 105%. The peak was 2021 at $7.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.3 million a year.
Does Turkey also export copper slag?
Yes. Turkey exported $3.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Belgium, Germany and Italy. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for copper slag?
The HS code for copper slag is subheading 2620.30. It sits in HS chapter 26 (ores, slag and ash). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2620 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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