Dolomite exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of dolomite by Turkey reached $4.8 million in 2024 (52.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 25% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $15.1 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 | $4.8M | 52.8K t |
| 2023 | $3.8M | 56.7K t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 46.2K t |
| 2021 | $11.4M | 126.2K t |
| 2020 | $11.8M | 112.0K t |
| 2019 | $15.1M | 129.9K t |
| 2018 | $4.2M | 88.6K t |
| 2017 | $5.3M | 113.5K t |
Where Turkey exports dolomite to
The largest buyer markets were China (31%), United Kingdom (20%), Ukraine (19%). Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.5M | 31% |
| United Kingdom | $957K | 20% |
| Ukraine | $883K | 19% |
| Uzbekistan | $299K | 6.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $270K | 5.7% |
| Egypt | $197K | 4.1% |
| Canada | $182K | 3.8% |
| India | $80K | 1.7% |
| Turkmenistan | $80K | 1.7% |
| Poland | $55K | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 2518
| 2518.10 | Dolomite, not calcined or sintered: including dolomite roughly trimmed, or merely cut by sawing or otherwise into blocks or slabs of rectangular… | 88% |
| 2518.20 | Dolomite, calcined or sintered: including dolomite roughly trimmed, or merely cut by sawing or otherwise into blocks or slabs of rectangular… | 12% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2518.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.09 per kg, 125% above the world average of $0.04. 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.
Dolomite imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported dolomite worth $1.2 million (2.1 thousand tonnes). United Kingdom alone supplied 56% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+116% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $691K | 56% |
| Spain | $474K | 39% |
| China | $56K | 4.5% |
| Netherlands | $3K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.2% |
| Iran | $1K | 0.1% |
| Greece | $1K | 0.1% |
| Poland | $0K | 0% |
| Kenya | $0K | 0% |
| Italy | $0K | 0% |
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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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 2518: Dolomite, whether or not calcined or sintered, including dolomite roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape.
Common questions
What is the value of dolomite exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported dolomite worth $4.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 52.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 92 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries buy dolomite from Turkey?
China was the largest buyer with 31% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by the United Kingdom (20%) and Ukraine (19%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 37 buyer countries in total. Uzbekistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 296% on the year.
What is the average export price of dolomite per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.09 per kg in 2024, 125% above the world average of $0.04 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 dolomite from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $5.3 million in 2017 to $4.8 million in 2024, a fall of 11%. The peak was 2019 at $15.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import dolomite?
Yes. Turkey imported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United Kingdom, Spain and China. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for dolomite?
The HS code for dolomite is heading 2518. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 2518.10 (88% of the value) and 2518.20 (12%). 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 2518 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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