Gemstone powder imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of gemstone powder by Turkey reached $7.0 million in 2024 (4.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 8% 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 | $7.0M | 4.2K t |
| 2023 | $6.5M | 4.3K t |
| 2022 | $7.3M | 3.5K t |
| 2021 | $6.8M | 4.1K t |
| 2020 | $4.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $3.9M | 894 t |
| 2018 | $3.9M | 658 t |
| 2017 | $4.6M | 1.1K t |
Where Turkey imports gemstone powder from
The largest suppliers were China (47%), Belgium (14%), Australia (8%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+295% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.3M | 47% |
| Belgium | $1.0M | 14% |
| Australia | $580K | 8.3% |
| Ireland | $564K | 8.1% |
| India | $419K | 6% |
| Iran | $297K | 4.2% |
| Malaysia | $253K | 3.6% |
| United States | $243K | 3.5% |
| Romania | $136K | 1.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $42K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 7105
| 7105.10 | Stones: precious and semi-precious, dust and powder, of diamonds | 66% |
| 7105.90 | Stones: precious and semi-precious, dust and powder, of natural or synthetic precious or semi-precious stones, excluding diamonds | 34% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7105.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.64 per kg, 97% below the world average of $50.82, 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.
Gemstone powder exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $290 thousand of gemstone powder in 2024 (111 tonnes). Russia alone took 67% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Azerbaijan grew fastest (+309% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $194K | 67% |
| Libya | $29K | 9.9% |
| Azerbaijan | $15K | 5.3% |
| Cyprus | $13K | 4.6% |
| Georgia | $12K | 4.1% |
| Iraq | $7K | 2.5% |
| United Kingdom | $6K | 1.9% |
| Denmark | $5K | 1.8% |
| Israel | $2K | 0.8% |
| Canada | $2K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 7105: Dust and powder of natural or synthetic precious or semi-precious stone.
Common questions
What is the value of gemstone powder imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported gemstone powder worth $7.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 123 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply gemstone powder to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by Belgium (14%) and Australia (8%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 295% on the year.
What is the average import price of gemstone powder per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.64 per kg in 2024, 97% below the world average of $50.82 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of gemstone powder to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.6 million in 2017 to $7.0 million in 2024, an increase of 52%. The peak was 2022 at $7.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export gemstone powder?
Yes. Turkey exported $290 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Russia, Libya and Azerbaijan. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $6.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for gemstone powder?
The HS code for gemstone powder is heading 7105. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 7105.10 (66% of the value) and 7105.90 (34%). It sits in HS chapter 71 (natural, cultured pearls; precious, semi-precious stones; precious metals, metals clad with precious metal, and articles thereof; imitation jewellery; coin). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7105 page.
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