Lithium carbonate imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported lithium carbonate worth $10.5 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). That is 6% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $37.4 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 | $10.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $11.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $37.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $12.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $4.8M | 638 t |
| 2019 | $9.9M | 877 t |
| 2018 | $15.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $9.8M | 1.0K t |
Where Turkey imports lithium carbonate from
One supplier dominates: Germany accounted for 76% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $8.0M | 76% |
| China | $1.2M | 11% |
| India | $902K | 8.6% |
| Bolivia | $160K | 1.5% |
| Netherlands | $131K | 1.3% |
| Italy | $81K | 0.8% |
| Austria | $66K | 0.6% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.72 per kg, close to the world average of $11.55.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey lithium carbonate imports (HS 2836.91): 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 2836.91: Carbonates: lithium carbonate.
Common questions
What is the value of lithium carbonate imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported lithium carbonate worth $10.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 114 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply lithium carbonate to Turkey?
Germany was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($8.0 million), followed by China (11%) and India (9%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 28% on the year.
What is the average import price of lithium carbonate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.72 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $11.55 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of lithium carbonate to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.8 million in 2017 to $10.5 million in 2024, an increase of 7%. The peak was 2022 at $37.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for lithium carbonate?
The HS code for lithium carbonate is subheading 2836.91. 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 2836 page.
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