Grinding balls imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported grinding balls worth $7.2 million (5.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 51% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $21.7 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 | $7.2M | 5.8K t |
| 2023 | $14.6M | 12.0K t |
| 2022 | $21.7M | 14.9K t |
| 2021 | $9.8M | 8.8K t |
| 2020 | $4.5M | 4.8K t |
| 2019 | $3.5M | 3.4K t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 2.9K t |
Where Turkey imports grinding balls from
The largest suppliers were Thailand (40%), Iran (24%), Egypt (13%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+234% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.24 per kg, close to the world average of $1.25.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Grinding balls exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported grinding balls worth $6.8 million (4.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 90 countries. Most of it went to Guinea (35%), Iraq (14%), Morocco (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Guinea grew fastest (+160% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Guinea | $2.4M | 35% |
| Iraq | $919K | 14% |
| Morocco | $883K | 13% |
| Russia | $538K | 7.9% |
| Bulgaria | $277K | 4.1% |
| Albania | $275K | 4% |
| Romania | $192K | 2.8% |
| Syria | $168K | 2.5% |
| Latvia | $148K | 2.2% |
| Argentina | $114K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey grinding balls imports (HS 7325.91): 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 7325.91: Iron: grinding balls and similar articles for mills, other than of non-malleable cast iron.
Common questions
What is the value of grinding balls imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported grinding balls worth $7.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 169 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 51% on 2023.
Which countries supply grinding balls to Turkey?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by Iran (24%) and Egypt (13%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Oman grew fastest among the top ten, up 705% on the year.
What is the average import price of grinding balls per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.24 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.25 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of grinding balls to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $7.2 million in 2024, an increase of 117%. The peak was 2022 at $21.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.4 million a year.
Does Turkey also export grinding balls?
Yes. Turkey exported $6.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Guinea, Iraq and Morocco. That compares with imports of $7.2 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for grinding balls?
The HS code for grinding balls is subheading 7325.91. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7325 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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