Iron oxide imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of iron oxide by Turkey reached $15.4 million in 2024 (9.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 4% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $15.4M | 9.8K t |
| 2023 | $16.1M | 10.0K t |
| 2022 | $17.8M | 9.2K t |
| 2021 | $17.5M | 11.4K t |
| 2020 | $13.4M | 10.8K t |
| 2019 | $12.4M | 9.4K t |
| 2018 | $12.8M | 28.0K t |
| 2017 | $14.4M | 11.0K t |
Where Turkey imports iron oxide from
The largest suppliers were Germany (44%), China (36%), Italy (5%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $6.8M | 44% |
| China | $5.6M | 36% |
| Italy | $717K | 4.7% |
| Spain | $449K | 2.9% |
| Uzbekistan | $439K | 2.8% |
| France | $437K | 2.8% |
| Colombia | $207K | 1.3% |
| Belgium | $155K | 1% |
| Slovenia | $143K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $116K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 2821
| 2821.10 | Iron oxides and hydroxides | 100% |
| 2821.20 | Earth colours: containing 70% or more by weight of combined iron evaluated as Fe2o3 | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2821.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.58 per kg, 52% above the world average of $1.04. 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.
Iron oxide exports from Turkey
Exports of iron oxide by Turkey reached $3.2 million in 2024 (8.1 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to China (34%), Russia (34%), Mali (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Russia grew fastest (+329% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.1M | 34% |
| Russia | $1.1M | 34% |
| Mali | $249K | 7.7% |
| Cyprus | $133K | 4.1% |
| Tajikistan | $123K | 3.8% |
| Uzbekistan | $68K | 2.1% |
| Azerbaijan | $66K | 2.1% |
| Georgia | $47K | 1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $45K | 1.4% |
| Iran | $37K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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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 2821: Iron oxides and hydroxides; earth colours containing 70% or more by weight of combined iron evaluated as Fe2o3.
Common questions
What is the value of iron oxide imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported iron oxide worth $15.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 188 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply iron oxide to Turkey?
Germany was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($6.8 million), followed by China (36%) and Italy (5%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 248% on the year.
What is the average import price of iron oxide per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.58 per kg in 2024, 52% above the world average of $1.04 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 imports of iron oxide to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.4 million in 2017 to $15.4 million in 2024, an increase of 7%. The peak was 2022 at $17.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export iron oxide?
Yes. Turkey exported $3.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, Russia and Mali. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $12.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for iron oxide?
The HS code for iron oxide is heading 2821. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 2821.10 (100% of the value) and 2821.20 (0%). 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 2821 page.
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