Ferro-cerium exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $15.4 million of ferro-cerium in 2024 (5.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 110 countries for exports of this product. That is 19% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $20.0 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 | $15.4M | 5.3K t |
| 2023 | $19.0M | 6.1K t |
| 2022 | $20.0M | 7.1K t |
| 2021 | $12.3M | 4.5K t |
| 2020 | $10.6M | 4.3K t |
| 2019 | $12.3M | 6.9K t |
| 2018 | $14.2M | 7.6K t |
| 2017 | $14.0M | 7.0K t |
Where Turkey exports ferro-cerium to
The largest buyer markets were United Kingdom (17%), France (10%), Germany (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 36%. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+460% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $2.7M | 18% |
| France | $1.5M | 9.8% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 8.7% |
| Ukraine | $1.3M | 8.4% |
| United States | $1.3M | 8.3% |
| Spain | $1.3M | 8.2% |
| Greece | $728K | 4.7% |
| Morocco | $430K | 2.8% |
| Italy | $413K | 2.7% |
| Portugal | $356K | 2.3% |
Product types under HS 3606
| 3606.10 | Fuels: liquid or liquefied-gas, in containers, of a kind used for filling or refilling cigarette or similar lighters, (of a capacity not exceeding… | 67% |
| 3606.90 | Ferro-cerium and other pyrophoric alloys in all forms: articles of combustible materials n.e.c. in chapter 36 | 33% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3606.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.91 per kg, close to the world average of $2.56.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Ferro-cerium imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported ferro-cerium worth $2.6 million (322 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from China (39%), Germany (27%), United States (13%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+620% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.0M | 39% |
| Germany | $721K | 27% |
| United States | $337K | 13% |
| Poland | $153K | 5.8% |
| France | $101K | 3.8% |
| Serbia | $63K | 2.4% |
| Netherlands | $59K | 2.2% |
| Austria | $54K | 2% |
| Iran | $43K | 1.6% |
| Belgium | $26K | 1% |
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 3606: Ferro-cerium and other pyrophoric alloys in all forms; articles of combustible materials n.e.c. in chapter 36.
Common questions
What is the value of ferro-cerium exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported ferro-cerium worth $15.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 110 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries buy ferro-cerium from Turkey?
The United Kingdom was the largest buyer with 17% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by France (10%) and Germany (9%). The top three together account for 36%, out of 71 buyer countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 460% on the year.
What is the average export price of ferro-cerium per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.91 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $2.56 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 ferro-cerium from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $14.0 million in 2017 to $15.4 million in 2024, an increase of 10%. The peak was 2022 at $20.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import ferro-cerium?
Yes. Turkey imported $2.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Germany and the United States. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $12.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for ferro-cerium?
The HS code for ferro-cerium is heading 3606. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 3606.10 (67% of the value) and 3606.90 (33%). 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 3606 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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