High silicon ferro-silicon imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of high silicon ferro-silicon by Turkey reached $125.9 million in 2024 (109.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 135 countries. Value fell 14% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $276.0 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 | $125.9M | 109.8K t |
| 2023 | $145.9M | 104.2K t |
| 2022 | $276.0M | 123.9K t |
| 2021 | $179.7M | 112.6K t |
| 2020 | $109.2M | 110.9K t |
| 2019 | $104.2M | 86.8K t |
| 2018 | $141.2M | 103.1K t |
| 2017 | $118.8M | 116.9K t |
Where Turkey imports high silicon ferro-silicon from
One supplier dominates: Iran accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Iran grew fastest (+58% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | $63.7M | 51% |
| Russia | $18.5M | 15% |
| China | $13.5M | 11% |
| Kazakhstan | $8.9M | 7.1% |
| Brazil | $6.1M | 4.8% |
| Norway | $3.9M | 3.1% |
| Egypt | $3.0M | 2.4% |
| Germany | $2.4M | 1.9% |
| India | $1.5M | 1.2% |
| Thailand | $1.3M | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.15 per kg, close to the world average of $1.42.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
High silicon ferro-silicon exports from Turkey
Exports of high silicon ferro-silicon by Turkey reached $33.6 million in 2024 (24.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Italy (13%), Algeria (13%), Bulgaria (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 38%. Among the main buyer markets, Bulgaria grew fastest (+208% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $4.4M | 13% |
| Algeria | $4.3M | 13% |
| Bulgaria | $4.1M | 12% |
| United States | $3.3M | 9.7% |
| Libya | $2.8M | 8.5% |
| Netherlands | $2.8M | 8.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.1M | 6.3% |
| Belgium | $1.8M | 5.3% |
| Slovenia | $1.6M | 4.6% |
| North Macedonia | $1.5M | 4.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey high silicon ferro-silicon imports (HS 7202.21): 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 7202.21: Ferro-alloys: ferro-silicon, containing by weight more than 55% of silicon.
Common questions
What is the value of high silicon ferro-silicon imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported high silicon ferro-silicon worth $125.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 109.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 135 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply high silicon ferro-silicon to Turkey?
Iran was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($63.7 million), followed by Russia (15%) and China (11%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 69% on the year.
What is the average import price of high silicon ferro-silicon per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.15 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $1.42 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 silicon ferro-silicon to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $118.8 million in 2017 to $125.9 million in 2024, an increase of 6%. The peak was 2022 at $276.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $150.1 million a year.
Does Turkey also export high silicon ferro-silicon?
Yes. Turkey exported $33.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, Algeria and Bulgaria. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $92.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for high silicon ferro-silicon?
The HS code for high silicon ferro-silicon is subheading 7202.21. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7202 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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