Magnesium products imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of magnesium products by Turkey reached $83.1 million in 2024 (79.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 169 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 27% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $162.6 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 | $83.1M | 79.3K t |
| 2023 | $65.4M | 19.2K t |
| 2022 | $162.6M | 29.6K t |
| 2021 | $47.3M | 14.5K t |
| 2020 | $37.2M | 17.2K t |
| 2019 | $47.3M | 18.5K t |
| 2018 | $32.3M | 13.0K t |
| 2017 | $32.7M | 14.3K t |
Where Turkey imports magnesium products from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 68% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $56.5M | 68% |
| United Kingdom | $22.4M | 27% |
| Israel | $952K | 1.1% |
| India | $897K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $722K | 0.9% |
| Russia | $606K | 0.7% |
| United States | $468K | 0.6% |
| Romania | $194K | 0.2% |
| France | $103K | 0.1% |
| South Korea | $88K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 8104
| 8104.30 | Magnesium: raspings, turnings and granules, graded according to size, powders | 41% |
| 8104.11 | Magnesium: unwrought, containing at least 99.8% by weight of magnesium | 30% |
| 8104.20 | Magnesium: waste and scrap | 28% |
| 8104.90 | Magnesium: articles n.e.c. in heading no. 8104 | 1.3% |
| 8104.19 | Magnesium: unwrought, containing less than 99.8% by weight of magnesium | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8104.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.05 per kg, 67% below the world average of $3.22, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Magnesium products exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported magnesium products worth $58.7 million (15.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 90 countries for exports of this product. United States alone took 69% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $40.5M | 69% |
| Germany | $5.9M | 10% |
| Saudi Arabia | $4.9M | 8.4% |
| Brazil | $2.4M | 4.1% |
| India | $832K | 1.4% |
| Mexico | $574K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $420K | 0.7% |
| Chile | $369K | 0.6% |
| Japan | $244K | 0.4% |
| Egypt | $208K | 0.4% |
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 8104: Magnesium; articles thereof, including waste and scrap.
Common questions
What is the value of magnesium products imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported magnesium products worth $83.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 79.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 169 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply magnesium products to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($56.5 million), followed by the United Kingdom (27%) and Israel (1%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 104% on the year.
What is the average import price of magnesium products per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.05 per kg in 2024, 67% below the world average of $3.22 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 magnesium products to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $32.7 million in 2017 to $83.1 million in 2024, an increase of 154%. The peak was 2022 at $162.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export magnesium products?
Yes. Turkey exported $58.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Germany and Saudi Arabia. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $24.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for magnesium products?
The HS code for magnesium products is heading 8104. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 8104.30 (41% of the value) and 8104.11 (29%). It sits in HS chapter 81 (metals; n.e.c., cermets and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8104 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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