High-purity silicon imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of high-purity silicon by Turkey reached $11.9 million in 2024 (382 tonnes). Value fell 66% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 149% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $35.2 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 | $11.9M | 382 t |
| 2023 | $34.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $35.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $18.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $8.7M | 955 t |
| 2019 | $64K | 3 t |
| 2018 | $50K | 1 t |
| 2017 | $20K | 1 t |
Where Turkey imports high-purity silicon from
United States alone supplied 95% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $11.3M | 95% |
| Ukraine | $242K | 2% |
| China | $184K | 1.5% |
| France | $156K | 1.3% |
| Latvia | $28K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| Hong Kong | $0K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $31.17 per kg, 41% above the world average of $22.09. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey high-purity silicon imports (HS 2804.61): 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 2804.61: Silicon: containing by weight not less than 99.99% of silicon.
Common questions
What is the value of high-purity silicon imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported high-purity silicon worth $11.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 382 tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 113 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 66% on 2023.
Which countries supply high-purity silicon to Turkey?
The United States was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($11.3 million), followed by Ukraine (2%) and China (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 10 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of high-purity silicon per kg?
The average declared import value was about $31.17 per kg in 2024, 41% above the world average of $22.09 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of high-purity silicon to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20 thousand in 2017 to $11.9 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $35.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for high-purity silicon?
The HS code for high-purity silicon is subheading 2804.61. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2804 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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