Industrial ash exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported industrial ash worth $33.9 million (1.07 million tonnes). It ranks 4th of 102 countries for exports of this product. That is 106% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 45% 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 | $33.9M | 1.07M t |
| 2023 | $16.4M | 567.0K t |
| 2022 | $5.5M | 280.2K t |
| 2021 | $12.4M | 549.2K t |
| 2020 | $12.8M | 1.02M t |
| 2019 | $5.0M | 740.6K t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 606.6K t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 173.0K t |
Where Turkey exports industrial ash to
Most of it went to Italy (34%), United States (14%), United Kingdom (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+196% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $11.6M | 34% |
| United States | $4.7M | 14% |
| United Kingdom | $4.3M | 13% |
| Denmark | $4.0M | 12% |
| Netherlands | $3.0M | 8.8% |
| Greece | $2.5M | 7.4% |
| Norway | $1.7M | 5.2% |
| Spain | $1.5M | 4.3% |
| Sweden | $390K | 1.2% |
| France | $93K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 2621
| 2621.90 | Slag and ash n.e.c. in chapter 26: including seaweed ash (kelp) but excluding ash and residues from the incineration of municipal waste | 88% |
| 2621.10 | Slag and ash: ash and residues from the incineration of municipal waste | 12% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2621.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.03 per kg, 25% below the world average of $0.04, 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.
Industrial ash imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported industrial ash worth $1.1 million (1.6 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from China (41%), Ukraine (17%), Greece (14%). Among the main suppliers, Greece grew fastest (+864% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $448K | 41% |
| Ukraine | $188K | 17% |
| Greece | $157K | 14% |
| India | $125K | 11% |
| Spain | $109K | 9.9% |
| France | $28K | 2.5% |
| Belgium | $21K | 1.9% |
| Germany | $20K | 1.8% |
| Kazakhstan | $2K | 0.2% |
| Thailand | $2K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 2621: Slag and ash n.e.c. in chapter 26; including seaweed ash (kelp) and ash and residues from the incineration of municipal waste.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial ash exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported industrial ash worth $33.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.07 million tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 102 countries worldwide, with 7% of world exports. The value was up 106% on 2023.
Which countries buy industrial ash from Turkey?
Italy was the largest buyer with 34% of the value ($11.6 million), followed by the United States (14%) and the United Kingdom (13%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 22 buyer countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 196% on the year.
What is the average export price of industrial ash per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.03 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $0.04 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of industrial ash from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $33.9 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import industrial ash?
Yes. Turkey imported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Ukraine and Greece. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $32.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial ash?
The HS code for industrial ash is heading 2621. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 2621.90 (88% of the value) and 2621.10 (12%). It sits in HS chapter 26 (ores, slag and ash). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2621 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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