Feldspar exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported feldspar worth $276.6 million (4.77 million tonnes). That makes it the largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 98 countries. That is 6% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $376.8 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 | $276.6M | 4.77M t |
| 2023 | $260.9M | 4.46M t |
| 2022 | $376.8M | 5.55M t |
| 2021 | $342.1M | 7.76M t |
| 2020 | $229.1M | 5.50M t |
| 2019 | $248.0M | 6.34M t |
| 2018 | $235.0M | 6.57M t |
| 2017 | $208.0M | 6.41M t |
Where Turkey exports feldspar to
Most of it went to Italy (36%), Spain (31%), Russia (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+370% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $98.2M | 36% |
| Spain | $84.5M | 31% |
| Russia | $20.8M | 7.5% |
| Egypt | $8.9M | 3.2% |
| Netherlands | $6.9M | 2.5% |
| Poland | $6.8M | 2.4% |
| United States | $6.4M | 2.3% |
| Germany | $6.2M | 2.3% |
| Bulgaria | $3.8M | 1.4% |
| Algeria | $3.2M | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 2529
| 2529.10 | Feldspar | 99% |
| 2529.21 | Fluorspar: containing by weight 97% or less of calcium fluoride | 0.4% |
| 2529.30 | Leucite: nepheline and nepheline syenite | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2529.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.06 per kg, 57% below the world average of $0.14, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Feldspar imports to Turkey
Imports of feldspar by Turkey reached $24.6 million in 2024 (157.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were Spain (32%), Italy (23%), Mexico (14%). Among the main suppliers, Mexico grew fastest (+170% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $8.0M | 32% |
| Italy | $5.6M | 23% |
| Mexico | $3.5M | 14% |
| Iran | $2.5M | 10% |
| Netherlands | $1.2M | 4.8% |
| Norway | $977K | 4% |
| Pakistan | $634K | 2.6% |
| China | $383K | 1.6% |
| India | $368K | 1.5% |
| Germany | $365K | 1.5% |
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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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 2529: Feldspar; leucite; nepheline and nepheline syenite; fluorspar.
Common questions
What is the value of feldspar exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported feldspar worth $276.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.77 million tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 98 countries worldwide, with 15% of world exports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries buy feldspar from Turkey?
Italy was the largest buyer with 36% of the value ($98.2 million), followed by Spain (31%) and Russia (8%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 76 buyer countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 370% on the year.
What is the average export price of feldspar per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.06 per kg in 2024, 57% below the world average of $0.14 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 feldspar from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $208.0 million in 2017 to $276.6 million in 2024, an increase of 33%. The peak was 2022 at $376.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import feldspar?
Yes. Turkey imported $24.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Spain, Italy and Mexico. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $252.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for feldspar?
The HS code for feldspar is heading 2529. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 2529.10 (99% of the value) and 2529.21 (0%). 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 2529 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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