Ferro-silico-chromium imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of ferro-silico-chromium by Turkey reached $3.1 million in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 60 countries. Value rose 135% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 36% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $7.3 million.
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 | $3.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $1.3M | 605 t |
| 2022 | $7.3M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $326K | 50 t |
| 2019 | $4.6M | 3.3K t |
| 2018 | $122K | 9 t |
| 2017 | $358K | 220 t |
Where Turkey imports ferro-silico-chromium from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 93% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+118% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.8M | 93% |
| Brazil | $174K | 5.7% |
| Iran | $43K | 1.4% |
| Kazakhstan | $1K | 0% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.81 per kg, close to the world average of $1.63.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Ferro-silico-chromium exports from Turkey
Exports of ferro-silico-chromium by Turkey reached $1.1 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 33 countries for exports of this product. Netherlands alone took 70% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Japan grew fastest (+563% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $810K | 70% |
| Japan | $340K | 30% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey ferro-silico-chromium imports (HS 7202.50): 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 7202.50: Ferro-alloys: ferro-silico-chromium.
Common questions
What is the value of ferro-silico-chromium imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported ferro-silico-chromium worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 60 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 135% on 2023.
Which countries supply ferro-silico-chromium to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 93% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by Brazil (6%) and Iran (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 118% on the year.
What is the average import price of ferro-silico-chromium per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.81 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $1.63 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of ferro-silico-chromium to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $358 thousand in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 753%. The peak was 2022 at $7.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
Does Turkey also export ferro-silico-chromium?
Yes. Turkey exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands and Japan. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for ferro-silico-chromium?
The HS code for ferro-silico-chromium is subheading 7202.50. 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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