Explosive imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported explosive worth $164.8 million (3.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 103 countries. Value rose 993% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 53% 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 | $164.8M | 3.7K t |
| 2023 | $15.1M | 577 t |
| 2022 | $9.6M | 486 t |
| 2021 | $8.9M | 497 t |
| 2020 | $6.2M | 372 t |
| 2019 | $5.2M | 335 t |
| 2018 | $7.3M | 496 t |
| 2017 | $8.2M | 585 t |
Where Turkey imports explosive from
Most of the value came from Canada (35%), United States (20%), China (16%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $57.9M | 35% |
| United States | $32.5M | 20% |
| China | $25.9M | 16% |
| Egypt | $14.1M | 8.6% |
| Pakistan | $10.6M | 6.5% |
| France | $7.6M | 4.6% |
| Serbia | $7.4M | 4.5% |
| South Africa | $4.0M | 2.4% |
| Italy | $2.7M | 1.7% |
| Czech Republic | $1.1M | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $44.55 per kg, close to the world average of $38.11.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Explosive exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $44.7 million of explosive in 2024 (832 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 4%. The largest buyer markets were Italy (48%), Bulgaria (33%), Spain (8%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $21.4M | 48% |
| Bulgaria | $14.9M | 33% |
| Spain | $3.5M | 7.8% |
| Slovakia | $2.2M | 4.8% |
| Cyprus | $894K | 2% |
| Mali | $691K | 1.5% |
| Uzbekistan | $670K | 1.5% |
| Romania | $181K | 0.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $168K | 0.4% |
| Azerbaijan | $114K | 0.3% |
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 3601: Explosives; propellent powders.
Common questions
What is the value of explosive imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported explosive worth $164.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 103 countries worldwide, with 13% of world imports. The value was up 993% on 2023.
Which countries supply explosive to Turkey?
Canada was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($57.9 million), followed by the United States (20%) and China (16%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 783% on the year.
What is the average import price of explosive per kg?
The average declared import value was about $44.55 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $38.11 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 explosive to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.2 million in 2017 to $164.8 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export explosive?
Yes. Turkey exported $44.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, Bulgaria and Spain. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $120.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for explosive?
The HS code for explosive is heading 3601. In Turkey all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 3601.00. It sits in HS chapter 36 (explosives; pyrotechnic products; matches; pyrophoric alloys; certain combustible preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3601 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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