Graphite and carbon articles imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $28.6 million of graphite and carbon articles in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 49% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $110.8 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 | $28.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $19.2M | 759 t |
| 2022 | $22.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $100.3M | 4.4K t |
| 2020 | $108.5M | 6.7K t |
| 2019 | $110.8M | 5.0K t |
| 2018 | $90.0M | 3.7K t |
| 2017 | $81.3M | 2.9K t |
Where Turkey imports graphite and carbon articles from
Most of the value came from Poland (28%), Germany (17%), China (14%). Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $8.1M | 28% |
| Germany | $4.8M | 17% |
| China | $4.1M | 14% |
| India | $3.7M | 13% |
| United States | $3.4M | 12% |
| France | $597K | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $555K | 1.9% |
| Austria | $481K | 1.7% |
| Italy | $456K | 1.6% |
| Japan | $321K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.06 per kg, 47% below the world average of $26.75, 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.
Graphite and carbon articles exports from Turkey
Exports of graphite and carbon articles by Turkey reached $5.0 million in 2024 (340 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Ireland (27%), Germany (13%), Iran (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%. Among the main buyer markets, Iran grew fastest (+164% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $1.4M | 27% |
| Germany | $637K | 13% |
| Iran | $282K | 5.7% |
| India | $210K | 4.2% |
| Russia | $207K | 4.1% |
| Kazakhstan | $176K | 3.5% |
| United Kingdom | $167K | 3.3% |
| Iraq | $153K | 3.1% |
| Bulgaria | $119K | 2.4% |
| Egypt | $108K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey graphite and carbon articles imports (HS 6815.10): 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 6815.10: Stone articles and articles of other mineral substances: non-electrical articles of graphite or other carbon.
Common questions
What is the value of graphite and carbon articles imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported graphite and carbon articles worth $28.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 195 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 49% on 2023.
Which countries supply graphite and carbon articles to Turkey?
Poland was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($8.1 million), followed by Germany (17%) and China (14%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 53 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 567% on the year.
What is the average import price of graphite and carbon articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.06 per kg in 2024, 47% below the world average of $26.75 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of graphite and carbon articles to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $81.3 million in 2017 to $28.6 million in 2024, a fall of 65%. The peak was 2019 at $110.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $70.1 million a year.
Does Turkey also export graphite and carbon articles?
Yes. Turkey exported $5.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, Germany and Iran. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $23.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for graphite and carbon articles?
The HS code for graphite and carbon articles is subheading 6815.10. It sits in HS chapter 68 (stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6815 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Turkey. Tell us your product to see it live.
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