Expanded mineral materials exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $6.3 million of expanded mineral materials in 2024 (13.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 62% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average.
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 | $6.3M | 13.2K t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 8.2K t |
| 2022 | $4.1M | 8.4K t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 3.8K t |
| 2020 | $3.1M | 4.2K t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 4.8K t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 2.5K t |
Where Turkey exports expanded mineral materials to
One buyer market dominates: Iraq accounted for 59% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Georgia grew fastest (+180% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $3.7M | 59% |
| Israel | $570K | 9% |
| Azerbaijan | $309K | 4.9% |
| Georgia | $307K | 4.8% |
| Bulgaria | $161K | 2.5% |
| United Kingdom | $118K | 1.9% |
| Cyprus | $113K | 1.8% |
| Serbia | $102K | 1.6% |
| Mexico | $66K | 1% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $62K | 1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.48 per kg, close to the world average of $0.58.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Expanded mineral materials imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported expanded mineral materials worth $3.0 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from Germany (43%), Netherlands (14%), Ukraine (8%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.3M | 43% |
| Netherlands | $428K | 14% |
| Ukraine | $246K | 8.1% |
| Slovenia | $234K | 7.7% |
| United Kingdom | $212K | 7% |
| China | $160K | 5.3% |
| Spain | $148K | 4.9% |
| Mexico | $135K | 4.4% |
| Czech Republic | $42K | 1.4% |
| France | $31K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey expanded mineral materials exports (HS 6806.20): 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 6806.20: Exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays, foamed slag and similar expanded mineral materials (including intermixtures thereof).
Common questions
What is the value of expanded mineral materials exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported expanded mineral materials worth $6.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 93 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 62% on 2023.
Which countries buy expanded mineral materials from Turkey?
Iraq was the largest buyer with 59% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by Israel (9%) and Azerbaijan (5%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 66 buyer countries in total. Georgia grew fastest among the top ten, up 180% on the year.
What is the average export price of expanded mineral materials per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.48 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $0.58 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of expanded mineral materials from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $6.3 million in 2024, an increase of 176%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
Does Turkey also import expanded mineral materials?
Yes. Turkey imported $3.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, the Netherlands and Ukraine. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for expanded mineral materials?
The HS code for expanded mineral materials is subheading 6806.20. It sits in HS chapter 68 (stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6806 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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