Magnesite exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported magnesite worth $106.1 million (306.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 101 countries for exports of this product. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $144.6 million.
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 | $106.1M | 306.7K t |
| 2023 | $104.3M | 262.1K t |
| 2022 | $144.6M | 367.2K t |
| 2021 | $136.8M | 555.3K t |
| 2020 | $102.0M | 394.1K t |
| 2019 | $108.0M | 409.6K t |
| 2018 | $141.5M | 396.1K t |
| 2017 | $126.9M | 424.0K t |
Where Turkey exports magnesite to
The largest buyer markets were Austria (28%), Slovenia (13%), Ukraine (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Ireland grew fastest (+157% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | $30.1M | 28% |
| Slovenia | $13.5M | 13% |
| Ukraine | $12.6M | 12% |
| Germany | $7.2M | 6.8% |
| India | $6.8M | 6.4% |
| France | $4.3M | 4.1% |
| United Kingdom | $3.5M | 3.3% |
| Spain | $2.8M | 2.6% |
| Ireland | $2.7M | 2.5% |
| United States | $2.4M | 2.3% |
Product types under HS 2519
| 2519.90 | Magnesia, fused or dead-burned (sintered): whether or not containing small quantities of other oxides added before sintering, other magnesium oxide… | 92% |
| 2519.10 | Magnesium carbonate (magnesite): natural | 8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2519.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.35 per kg, close to the world average of $0.31.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Magnesite imports to Turkey
Imports of magnesite by Turkey reached $59.1 million in 2024 (79.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. One supplier dominates: China accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+164% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $32.4M | 55% |
| Spain | $6.8M | 12% |
| Brazil | $5.8M | 9.8% |
| Mexico | $2.9M | 4.9% |
| Greece | $2.7M | 4.6% |
| Slovakia | $2.5M | 4.2% |
| Germany | $1.6M | 2.6% |
| Netherlands | $1.1M | 1.8% |
| Israel | $924K | 1.6% |
| United States | $640K | 1.1% |
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 2519: Natural magnesium carbonate (magnesite); fused magnesia; dead-burned (sintered) magnesia, whether or not containing small quantities of other oxides added before sintering; magnesium oxide, pure or not.
Common questions
What is the value of magnesite exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported magnesite worth $106.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 306.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 101 countries worldwide, with 5% of world exports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries buy magnesite from Turkey?
Austria was the largest buyer with 28% of the value ($30.1 million), followed by Slovenia (13%) and Ukraine (12%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 79 buyer countries in total. Ireland grew fastest among the top ten, up 157% on the year.
What is the average export price of magnesite per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.35 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $0.31 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 magnesite from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $126.9 million in 2017 to $106.1 million in 2024, a fall of 16%. The peak was 2022 at $144.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import magnesite?
Yes. Turkey imported $59.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Spain and Brazil. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $47.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for magnesite?
The HS code for magnesite is heading 2519. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 2519.90 (92% of the value) and 2519.10 (8%). 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 2519 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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