Ferro-niobium imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of ferro-niobium by Turkey reached $57.8 million in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 6% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% 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 | $57.8M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $61.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $22.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $31.3M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $14.3M | 660 t |
| 2019 | $24.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $15.4M | 927 t |
| 2017 | $11.0M | 680 t |
Where Turkey imports ferro-niobium from
One supplier dominates: Brazil accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+408% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $31.5M | 55% |
| Netherlands | $13.2M | 23% |
| Canada | $3.2M | 5.5% |
| Hong Kong | $2.6M | 4.6% |
| France | $1.8M | 3.1% |
| Hungary | $1.3M | 2.2% |
| Italy | $1.2M | 2% |
| Slovakia | $707K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $693K | 1.2% |
| Czech Republic | $637K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $31.67 per kg, 29% above the world average of $24.61. 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.
Ferro-niobium exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported ferro-niobium worth $12.6 million (356 tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 46 countries. Russia alone took 53% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Kazakhstan grew fastest (+302% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $6.7M | 53% |
| Kazakhstan | $2.6M | 21% |
| Georgia | $1.4M | 11% |
| Algeria | $1.1M | 9% |
| Belarus | $661K | 5.3% |
| Iran | $73K | 0.6% |
| Canada | $27K | 0.2% |
| Portugal | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey ferro-niobium imports (HS 7202.93): 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 7202.93: Ferro-alloys: ferro-niobium.
Common questions
What is the value of ferro-niobium imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported ferro-niobium worth $57.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 77 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply ferro-niobium to Turkey?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($31.5 million), followed by the Netherlands (23%) and Canada (6%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 455% on the year.
What is the average import price of ferro-niobium per kg?
The average declared import value was about $31.67 per kg in 2024, 29% above the world average of $24.61 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of ferro-niobium to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.0 million in 2017 to $57.8 million in 2024, an increase of 428%. The peak was 2023 at $61.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $29.8 million a year.
Does Turkey also export ferro-niobium?
Yes. Turkey exported $12.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Russia, Kazakhstan and Georgia. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $45.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for ferro-niobium?
The HS code for ferro-niobium is subheading 7202.93. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7202 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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