Forged grinding balls imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $8.7 million of forged grinding balls in 2024 (8.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 41% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $14.8 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 | $8.7M | 8.4K t |
| 2023 | $14.8M | 13.3K t |
| 2022 | $13.1M | 10.6K t |
| 2021 | $5.7M | 5.6K t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 3.2K t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 2.6K t |
Where Turkey imports forged grinding balls from
The largest suppliers were China (40%), Iran (28%), Italy (13%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.5M | 40% |
| Iran | $2.4M | 28% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 13% |
| Bulgaria | $823K | 9.5% |
| Japan | $266K | 3.1% |
| Spain | $156K | 1.8% |
| Germany | $152K | 1.8% |
| India | $143K | 1.6% |
| Ukraine | $103K | 1.2% |
| Netherlands | $18K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.03 per kg, close to the world average of $0.98.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Forged grinding balls exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $5.0 million of forged grinding balls in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Russia (42%), Morocco (42%), Spain (6%). Among the main buyer markets, Russia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $2.1M | 42% |
| Morocco | $2.1M | 42% |
| Spain | $314K | 6.3% |
| Mauritania | $187K | 3.8% |
| Nigeria | $125K | 2.5% |
| Sweden | $44K | 0.9% |
| Philippines | $43K | 0.9% |
| Serbia | $26K | 0.5% |
| Romania | $12K | 0.2% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $10K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey forged grinding balls imports (HS 7326.11): 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 7326.11: Iron or steel: grinding balls and similar articles for mills, forged or stamped, but not further worked.
Common questions
What is the value of forged grinding balls imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported forged grinding balls worth $8.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 170 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply forged grinding balls to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by Iran (28%) and Italy (13%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 195% on the year.
What is the average import price of forged grinding balls per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.03 per kg in 2024, 5% above the world average of $0.98 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of forged grinding balls to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $8.7 million in 2024, an increase of 254%. The peak was 2023 at $14.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.5 million a year.
Does Turkey also export forged grinding balls?
Yes. Turkey exported $5.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Russia, Morocco and Spain. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $3.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for forged grinding balls?
The HS code for forged grinding balls is subheading 7326.11. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7326 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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