Heat-insulating minerals exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported heat-insulating minerals worth $16.3 million (12.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 13% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average.
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 | $16.3M | 12.7K t |
| 2023 | $14.5M | 9.5K t |
| 2022 | $12.2M | 10.5K t |
| 2021 | $8.9M | 9.6K t |
| 2020 | $4.7M | 4.8K t |
| 2019 | $5.3M | 5.4K t |
| 2018 | $6.4M | 6.9K t |
| 2017 | $5.9M | 8.3K t |
Where Turkey exports heat-insulating minerals to
The largest buyer markets were Iraq (13%), Germany (10%), Greece (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 30%. Among the main buyer markets, Greece grew fastest (+150% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $2.1M | 13% |
| Germany | $1.6M | 9.8% |
| Greece | $1.2M | 7.1% |
| Azerbaijan | $1.0M | 6.2% |
| Algeria | $760K | 4.7% |
| United States | $738K | 4.5% |
| Bulgaria | $665K | 4.1% |
| Romania | $575K | 3.5% |
| Italy | $548K | 3.4% |
| Poland | $531K | 3.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.29 per kg, 49% below the world average of $2.51, 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.
Heat-insulating minerals imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported heat-insulating minerals worth $15.2 million (5.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from Germany (27%), China (13%), Poland (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 48%. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+540% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $4.0M | 27% |
| China | $1.9M | 13% |
| Poland | $1.4M | 9.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.3M | 8.3% |
| Austria | $1.0M | 6.7% |
| France | $818K | 5.4% |
| Japan | $773K | 5.1% |
| United States | $745K | 4.9% |
| Slovenia | $660K | 4.4% |
| Denmark | $467K | 3.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey heat-insulating minerals exports (HS 6806.90): 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 6806.90: Minerals: mixtures and articles of heat-insulating, sound-insulating or sound-absorbing mineral materials, other than those of heading no. 6811 or 6812 or of chapter 69.
Common questions
What is the value of heat-insulating minerals exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported heat-insulating minerals worth $16.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 121 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries buy heat-insulating minerals from Turkey?
Iraq was the largest buyer with 13% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Germany (10%) and Greece (7%). The top three together account for 30%, out of 104 buyer countries in total. Greece grew fastest among the top ten, up 150% on the year.
What is the average export price of heat-insulating minerals per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.29 per kg in 2024, 49% below the world average of $2.51 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of heat-insulating minerals from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $5.9 million in 2017 to $16.3 million in 2024, an increase of 175%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $9.3 million a year.
Does Turkey also import heat-insulating minerals?
Yes. Turkey imported $15.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, China and Poland. That compares with exports of $16.3 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for heat-insulating minerals?
The HS code for heat-insulating minerals is subheading 6806.90. 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 6806 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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