Lithium oxide and hydroxide imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported lithium oxide and hydroxide worth $4.7 million (261 tonnes). Value fell 82% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $26.3 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 | $4.7M | 261 t |
| 2023 | $26.3M | 481 t |
| 2022 | $23.0M | 559 t |
| 2021 | $6.9M | 640 t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 305 t |
| 2019 | $8.7M | 550 t |
| 2018 | $8.2M | 434 t |
| 2017 | $9.0M | 595 t |
Where Turkey imports lithium oxide and hydroxide from
The largest suppliers were Chile (48%), China (22%), Netherlands (9%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+41% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Chile | $2.2M | 48% |
| China | $1.1M | 23% |
| Netherlands | $424K | 9% |
| Russia | $413K | 8.7% |
| Germany | $321K | 6.8% |
| United States | $116K | 2.5% |
| Poland | $71K | 1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $32K | 0.7% |
| Japan | $30K | 0.6% |
| Belgium | $6K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.09 per kg, 22% above the world average of $14.80. 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.
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The shipment records behind Turkey lithium oxide and hydroxide imports (HS 2825.20): 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 2825.20: Lithium oxide and hydroxide.
Common questions
What is the value of lithium oxide and hydroxide imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported lithium oxide and hydroxide worth $4.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 261 tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 99 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 82% on 2023.
Which countries supply lithium oxide and hydroxide to Turkey?
Chile was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by China (22%) and the Netherlands (9%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 41% on the year.
What is the average import price of lithium oxide and hydroxide per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.09 per kg in 2024, 22% above the world average of $14.80 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of lithium oxide and hydroxide to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.0 million in 2017 to $4.7 million in 2024, a fall of 47%. The peak was 2023 at $26.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for lithium oxide and hydroxide?
The HS code for lithium oxide and hydroxide is subheading 2825.20. 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 2825 page.
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