Foundry binders imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $9.2 million of foundry binders in 2024 (5.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 15% less than in 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 | $9.2M | 5.8K t |
| 2023 | $10.9M | 6.3K t |
| 2022 | $10.7M | 5.0K t |
| 2021 | $10.8M | 4.8K t |
| 2020 | $4.7M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $5.1M | 3.0K t |
| 2018 | $7.4M | 3.8K t |
| 2017 | $6.7M | 4.8K t |
Where Turkey imports foundry binders from
Most of the value came from China (37%), Germany (32%), Taiwan (8%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+112% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.4M | 37% |
| Germany | $3.0M | 32% |
| Taiwan | $697K | 7.5% |
| Italy | $552K | 6% |
| India | $549K | 6% |
| United Kingdom | $295K | 3.2% |
| Austria | $288K | 3.1% |
| Czech Republic | $133K | 1.4% |
| United States | $91K | 1% |
| France | $91K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.61 per kg, close to the world average of $1.39.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Foundry binders exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported foundry binders worth $3.6 million (1.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Russia (34%), Kazakhstan (16%), Iran (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Kazakhstan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $1.2M | 34% |
| Kazakhstan | $570K | 16% |
| Iran | $457K | 13% |
| Pakistan | $367K | 10% |
| Ukraine | $209K | 5.8% |
| Azerbaijan | $147K | 4.1% |
| Egypt | $111K | 3.1% |
| Mauritania | $77K | 2.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $59K | 1.6% |
| Bangladesh | $53K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey foundry binders imports (HS 3824.10): 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 3824.10: Binders, prepared: for foundry moulds or cores.
Common questions
What is the value of foundry binders imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported foundry binders worth $9.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 179 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply foundry binders to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by Germany (32%) and Taiwan (8%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 112% on the year.
What is the average import price of foundry binders per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.61 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $1.39 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of foundry binders to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.7 million in 2017 to $9.2 million in 2024, an increase of 39%. The peak was 2023 at $10.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.2 million a year.
Does Turkey also export foundry binders?
Yes. Turkey exported $3.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Russia, Kazakhstan and Iran. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $5.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for foundry binders?
The HS code for foundry binders is subheading 3824.10. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3824 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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