Kaolin imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of kaolin by Turkey reached $72.1 million in 2024 (318.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 182 countries for imports of this product. That is 13% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $92.8 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 | $72.1M | 318.3K t |
| 2023 | $82.5M | 344.3K t |
| 2022 | $92.8M | 423.4K t |
| 2021 | $69.4M | 438.1K t |
| 2020 | $45.7M | 307.1K t |
| 2019 | $41.3M | 294.9K t |
| 2018 | $53.8M | 386.0K t |
| 2017 | $50.5M | 397.9K t |
Where Turkey imports kaolin from
The largest suppliers were United Kingdom (29%), Bulgaria (17%), United States (13%). Among the main suppliers, Iran grew fastest (+109% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $20.7M | 29% |
| Bulgaria | $12.5M | 17% |
| United States | $9.5M | 13% |
| Germany | $8.9M | 12% |
| Ukraine | $4.9M | 6.8% |
| India | $2.5M | 3.5% |
| France | $2.5M | 3.5% |
| Portugal | $2.0M | 2.8% |
| China | $1.9M | 2.6% |
| Iran | $1.4M | 2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.23 per kg, close to the world average of $0.20.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Kaolin exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported kaolin worth $12.3 million (272.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Algeria (39%), Italy (24%), Spain (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Bulgaria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | $4.8M | 39% |
| Italy | $3.0M | 24% |
| Spain | $2.0M | 16% |
| Russia | $750K | 6.1% |
| Bulgaria | $545K | 4.4% |
| Egypt | $343K | 2.8% |
| Iran | $245K | 2% |
| France | $167K | 1.4% |
| China | $162K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $78K | 0.6% |
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 2507: Kaolin and other kaolinic clays; whether or not calcined.
Common questions
What is the value of kaolin imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported kaolin worth $72.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 318.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 182 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply kaolin to Turkey?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($20.7 million), followed by Bulgaria (17%) and the United States (13%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. Iran grew fastest among the top ten, up 109% on the year.
What is the average import price of kaolin per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.23 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $0.20 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 kaolin to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $50.5 million in 2017 to $72.1 million in 2024, an increase of 43%. The peak was 2022 at $92.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export kaolin?
Yes. Turkey exported $12.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Algeria, Italy and Spain. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $59.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for kaolin?
The HS code for kaolin is heading 2507. In Turkey all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2507.00. It sits in HS chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2507 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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