Diatomite imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $2.7 million of diatomite in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 29% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $3.7 million.
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 | $2.7M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 3.4K t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 3.3K t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 3.0K t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 2.9K t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 3.2K t |
Where Turkey imports diatomite from
One supplier dominates: United States accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Mexico grew fastest (+563% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.6M | 62% |
| Germany | $550K | 21% |
| France | $242K | 9.1% |
| Mexico | $84K | 3.2% |
| Spain | $71K | 2.7% |
| China | $31K | 1.2% |
| Uzbekistan | $20K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $17K | 0.6% |
| Belgium | $6K | 0.2% |
| Georgia | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.25 per kg, 79% above the world average of $0.70. 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.
Diatomite exports from Turkey
Exports of diatomite by Turkey reached $476 thousand in 2024 (654 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Russia (28%), Kazakhstan (23%), Italy (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $131K | 28% |
| Kazakhstan | $109K | 23% |
| Italy | $61K | 13% |
| Georgia | $54K | 11% |
| Bulgaria | $24K | 5.1% |
| Israel | $17K | 3.6% |
| India | $16K | 3.4% |
| Germany | $15K | 3.2% |
| Canada | $14K | 2.8% |
| Azerbaijan | $10K | 2.2% |
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 2512: Siliceous fossil meals (e.g. kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) and similar siliceous earths; whether or not calcined, of an apparent specific gravity of 1 or less.
Common questions
What is the value of diatomite imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported diatomite worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 177 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply diatomite to Turkey?
The United States was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by Germany (21%) and France (9%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Mexico grew fastest among the top ten, up 563% on the year.
What is the average import price of diatomite per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.25 per kg in 2024, 79% above the world average of $0.70 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 diatomite to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 9%. The peak was 2023 at $3.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export diatomite?
Yes. Turkey exported $476 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Russia, Kazakhstan and Italy. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for diatomite?
The HS code for diatomite is heading 2512. In Turkey all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2512.00. It sits in HS chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2512 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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