Gypsum plaster exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $55.0 million of gypsum plaster in 2024 (507.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 119 countries for exports of this product. That is 35% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $117.7 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 | $55.0M | 507.8K t |
| 2023 | $84.3M | 893.9K t |
| 2022 | $111.0M | 1.01M t |
| 2021 | $117.7M | 1.24M t |
| 2020 | $80.6M | 1.17M t |
| 2019 | $63.7M | 885.1K t |
| 2018 | $54.1M | 725.9K t |
| 2017 | $51.8M | 598.2K t |
Where Turkey exports gypsum plaster to
The largest buyer markets were Georgia (14%), Russia (13%), Iraq (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 38%. Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest (+912% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $7.9M | 14% |
| Russia | $7.4M | 14% |
| Iraq | $5.4M | 9.8% |
| Nigeria | $5.1M | 9.3% |
| Ukraine | $4.2M | 7.6% |
| India | $2.9M | 5.2% |
| Egypt | $2.7M | 4.9% |
| Bulgaria | $2.5M | 4.5% |
| Cyprus | $1.3M | 2.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.2M | 2.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.11 per kg, 21% below the world average of $0.14, 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.
Gypsum plaster imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $4.4 million of gypsum plaster in 2024 (7.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. United Kingdom alone supplied 84% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $3.7M | 84% |
| Germany | $357K | 8.1% |
| United States | $133K | 3% |
| China | $46K | 1% |
| Sweden | $43K | 1% |
| South Korea | $30K | 0.7% |
| Spain | $29K | 0.7% |
| Iran | $27K | 0.6% |
| Slovenia | $9K | 0.2% |
| France | $9K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey gypsum plaster exports (HS 2520.20): 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 2520.20: Plasters: (consisting of calcined gypsum or calcium sulphate), whether or not coloured, with or without small quantities of accelerators or retarders.
Common questions
What is the value of gypsum plaster exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported gypsum plaster worth $55.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 507.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 119 countries worldwide, with 7% of world exports. The value was down 35% on 2023.
Which countries buy gypsum plaster from Turkey?
Georgia was the largest buyer with 14% of the value ($7.9 million), followed by Russia (13%) and Iraq (10%). The top three together account for 38%, out of 129 buyer countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 912% on the year.
What is the average export price of gypsum plaster per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.11 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $0.14 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of gypsum plaster from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $51.8 million in 2017 to $55.0 million in 2024, an increase of 6%. The peak was 2021 at $117.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $77.3 million a year.
Does Turkey also import gypsum plaster?
Yes. Turkey imported $4.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United Kingdom, Germany and the United States. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $50.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for gypsum plaster?
The HS code for gypsum plaster is subheading 2520.20. 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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