Gypsum exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported gypsum worth $65.6 million (808.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 129 countries for exports of this product. That is 31% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $128.3 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $65.6M | 808.3K t |
| 2023 | $95.0M | 1.19M t |
| 2022 | $118.3M | 1.22M t |
| 2021 | $128.3M | 1.65M t |
| 2020 | $93.4M | 1.69M t |
| 2019 | $71.1M | 1.15M t |
| 2018 | $59.4M | 869.8K t |
| 2017 | $57.5M | 719.1K t |
Where Turkey exports gypsum to
Most of it went to Georgia (12%), Russia (11%), Bulgaria (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 34%. Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest (+740% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $8.1M | 12% |
| Russia | $7.4M | 11% |
| Bulgaria | $6.8M | 10% |
| Iraq | $5.4M | 8.3% |
| Nigeria | $5.1M | 7.8% |
| Ukraine | $4.2M | 6.4% |
| Israel | $2.9M | 4.5% |
| India | $2.9M | 4.3% |
| United States | $2.8M | 4.2% |
| Egypt | $2.7M | 4.1% |
Product types under HS 2520
| 2520.20 | Plasters: (consisting of calcined gypsum or calcium sulphate), whether or not coloured, with or without small quantities of accelerators or retarders | 84% |
| 2520.10 | Gypsum: anhydrite | 16% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2520.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.08 per kg, 100% above the world average of $0.04. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Gypsum imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported gypsum worth $7.3 million (92.0 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: United Kingdom accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Greece grew fastest (+32% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $3.7M | 51% |
| Greece | $1.4M | 19% |
| United States | $1.4M | 19% |
| Germany | $511K | 7% |
| Spain | $91K | 1.3% |
| China | $46K | 0.6% |
| Sweden | $43K | 0.6% |
| South Korea | $30K | 0.4% |
| Iran | $27K | 0.4% |
| France | $11K | 0.2% |
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 2520: Gypsum; anhydrite; plasters (consisting of calcined gypsum or calcium sulphate), coloured or not, with or without small quantities of accelerators or retarders.
Common questions
What is the value of gypsum exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported gypsum worth $65.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 808.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 129 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was down 31% on 2023.
Which countries buy gypsum from Turkey?
Georgia was the largest buyer with 12% of the value ($8.1 million), followed by Russia (11%) and Bulgaria (10%). The top three together account for 34%, out of 131 buyer countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 740% on the year.
What is the average export price of gypsum per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.08 per kg in 2024, 100% above the world average of $0.04 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 exports of gypsum from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $57.5 million in 2017 to $65.6 million in 2024, an increase of 14%. The peak was 2021 at $128.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import gypsum?
Yes. Turkey imported $7.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United Kingdom, Greece and the United States. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $58.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for gypsum?
The HS code for gypsum is heading 2520. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 2520.20 (84% of the value) and 2520.10 (16%). It sits in HS chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2520 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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