High-purity zinc ingots imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported high-purity zinc ingots worth $302.8 million (111.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 135 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 12% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $469.2 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 | $302.8M | 111.1K t |
| 2023 | $270.5M | 95.5K t |
| 2022 | $469.2M | 135.6K t |
| 2021 | $271.8M | 91.9K t |
| 2020 | $199.2M | 89.5K t |
| 2019 | $160.9M | 61.8K t |
| 2018 | $242.5M | 78.3K t |
| 2017 | $340.8M | 93.9K t |
Where Turkey imports high-purity zinc ingots from
Spain alone supplied 51% of it. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+430% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $153.3M | 51% |
| Bulgaria | $38.8M | 13% |
| Kazakhstan | $33.0M | 11% |
| Mexico | $32.6M | 11% |
| Belgium | $23.3M | 7.7% |
| Brazil | $7.0M | 2.3% |
| Netherlands | $6.6M | 2.2% |
| Peru | $3.7M | 1.2% |
| South Korea | $2.2M | 0.7% |
| Iran | $787K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.73 per kg, 142% above the world average of $1.13. 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.
High-purity zinc ingots exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $4.3 million of high-purity zinc ingots in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Bulgaria (24%), Egypt (21%), South Africa (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Azerbaijan grew fastest (+69% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | $1.0M | 24% |
| Egypt | $910K | 21% |
| South Africa | $613K | 14% |
| Morocco | $502K | 12% |
| Russia | $355K | 8.2% |
| Azerbaijan | $323K | 7.5% |
| Romania | $211K | 4.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $128K | 3% |
| Albania | $71K | 1.7% |
| Qatar | $67K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey high-purity zinc ingots imports (HS 7901.11): 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 7901.11: Zinc: unwrought, (not alloyed), containing by weight 99.99% or more of zinc.
Common questions
What is the value of high-purity zinc ingots imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported high-purity zinc ingots worth $302.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 111.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 135 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply high-purity zinc ingots to Turkey?
Spain was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($153.3 million), followed by Bulgaria (13%) and Kazakhstan (11%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 430% on the year.
What is the average import price of high-purity zinc ingots per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.73 per kg in 2024, 142% above the world average of $1.13 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of high-purity zinc ingots to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $340.8 million in 2017 to $302.8 million in 2024, a fall of 11%. The peak was 2022 at $469.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $282.2 million a year.
Does Turkey also export high-purity zinc ingots?
Yes. Turkey exported $4.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Bulgaria, Egypt and South Africa. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $298.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for high-purity zinc ingots?
The HS code for high-purity zinc ingots is subheading 7901.11. It sits in HS chapter 79 (zinc and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7901 page.
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