Fluorspar (lower grade) imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported fluorspar (lower grade) worth $15.5 million (104.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 104 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 41% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $15.5M | 104.8K t |
| 2023 | $11.0M | 72.0K t |
| 2022 | $13.4M | 68.6K t |
| 2021 | $15.8M | 89.4K t |
| 2020 | $13.6M | 90.6K t |
| 2019 | $9.2M | 46.3K t |
| 2018 | $19.0M | 107.5K t |
| 2017 | $17.1M | 98.3K t |
Where Turkey imports fluorspar (lower grade) from
The largest suppliers were Italy (35%), Mexico (22%), Iran (16%). Among the main suppliers, Mexico grew fastest (+190% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $5.5M | 35% |
| Mexico | $3.4M | 22% |
| Iran | $2.5M | 16% |
| Spain | $2.2M | 14% |
| Netherlands | $1.0M | 6.6% |
| Pakistan | $634K | 4.1% |
| South Africa | $100K | 0.6% |
| Afghanistan | $57K | 0.4% |
| Nigeria | $48K | 0.3% |
| China | $47K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.15 per kg, 32% below the world average of $0.22, 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.
Fluorspar (lower grade) exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $1.2 million of fluorspar (lower grade) in 2024 (5.3 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Germany (41%), Ukraine (22%), Italy (19%). Among the main buyer markets, Ukraine grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $508K | 41% |
| Ukraine | $274K | 22% |
| Italy | $238K | 19% |
| Georgia | $112K | 9.1% |
| Uzbekistan | $28K | 2.3% |
| Sweden | $22K | 1.8% |
| Azerbaijan | $17K | 1.4% |
| Cameroon | $15K | 1.2% |
| Morocco | $13K | 1% |
| Iraq | $3K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey fluorspar (lower grade) imports (HS 2529.21): 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 2529.21: Fluorspar: containing by weight 97% or less of calcium fluoride.
Common questions
What is the value of fluorspar (lower grade) imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported fluorspar (lower grade) worth $15.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 104.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 104 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply fluorspar (lower grade) to Turkey?
Italy was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($5.5 million), followed by Mexico (22%) and Iran (16%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 907% on the year.
What is the average import price of fluorspar (lower grade) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.15 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $0.22 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of fluorspar (lower grade) to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.1 million in 2017 to $15.5 million in 2024, a fall of 9%. The peak was 2018 at $19.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.3 million a year.
Does Turkey also export fluorspar (lower grade)?
Yes. Turkey exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Ukraine and Italy. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $14.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for fluorspar (lower grade)?
The HS code for fluorspar (lower grade) is subheading 2529.21. 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.
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