Fireclay imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported fireclay worth $10.0 million (91.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 152 countries. Value rose 19% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $21.8 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 | $10.0M | 91.1K t |
| 2023 | $8.4M | 71.9K t |
| 2022 | $10.4M | 96.2K t |
| 2021 | $21.8M | 325.7K t |
| 2020 | $16.2M | 230.0K t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 29.9K t |
| 2018 | $6.1M | 57.2K t |
| 2017 | $6.5M | 55.6K t |
Where Turkey imports fireclay from
One supplier dominates: Ukraine accounted for 72% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+372% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | $7.2M | 72% |
| China | $1.4M | 14% |
| United States | $1.3M | 13% |
| Spain | $16K | 0.2% |
| Czech Republic | $13K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $5K | 0.1% |
| Egypt | $4K | 0% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| Norway | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.11 per kg, close to the world average of $0.12.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Fireclay exports from Turkey
Exports of fireclay by Turkey reached $4.5 million in 2024 (80.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 87 countries for exports of this product. Italy alone took 94% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $4.2M | 94% |
| Poland | $126K | 2.8% |
| Uzbekistan | $47K | 1% |
| Tajikistan | $24K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $18K | 0.4% |
| Cyprus | $15K | 0.3% |
| France | $10K | 0.2% |
| Colombia | $10K | 0.2% |
| Georgia | $9K | 0.2% |
| Luxembourg | $8K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey fireclay imports (HS 2508.30): 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 2508.30: Clays (excluding expanded clays of heading no. 6806): fireclay, whether or not calcined.
Common questions
What is the value of fireclay imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported fireclay worth $10.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 91.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 152 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply fireclay to Turkey?
Ukraine was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($7.2 million), followed by China (14%) and the United States (13%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 372% on the year.
What is the average import price of fireclay per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.11 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $0.12 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of fireclay to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.5 million in 2017 to $10.0 million in 2024, an increase of 53%. The peak was 2021 at $21.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.4 million a year.
Does Turkey also export fireclay?
Yes. Turkey exported $4.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, Poland and Uzbekistan. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $5.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for fireclay?
The HS code for fireclay is subheading 2508.30. 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 2508 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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