Depleted uranium and thorium imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of depleted uranium and thorium by Turkey reached $3.6 million in 2024 (67 tonnes). It ranks 8th of 104 countries for imports of this product. That is 23% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 94% 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 | $3.6M | 67 t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 13 t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 12 t |
| 2021 | $38K | 0 t |
| 2020 | $0K | - |
| 2018 | $0K | - |
| 2017 | $35K | 0 t |
Where Turkey imports depleted uranium and thorium from
South Africa alone supplied 100% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.6M | 100% |
| Australia | $3K | 0.1% |
| Hong Kong | $2K | 0.1% |
| China | $1K | 0% |
| Czech Republic | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $54.44 per kg, 47% above the world average of $36.99. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey depleted uranium and thorium imports (HS 2844.30): 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 2844.30: Uranium: depleted in U235, thorium, their compounds, alloys, dispersions (including cermets), ceramic products and mixtures containing uranium depleted in U235, thorium: compounds of these products.
Common questions
What is the value of depleted uranium and thorium imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported depleted uranium and thorium worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 67 tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 104 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply depleted uranium and thorium to Turkey?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by Australia (0%) and Hong Kong (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 51% on the year.
What is the average import price of depleted uranium and thorium per kg?
The average declared import value was about $54.44 per kg in 2024, 47% above the world average of $36.99 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of depleted uranium and thorium to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $35 thousand in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 7 years the average was $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for depleted uranium and thorium?
The HS code for depleted uranium and thorium is subheading 2844.30. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2844 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Turkey. Tell us your product to see it live.
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