Magnesium scrap imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $23.1 million of magnesium scrap in 2024 (59.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 53 countries. Value rose 2212% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 124% a year on average.
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 | $23.1M | 59.5K t |
| 2023 | $998K | 453 t |
| 2022 | $466K | 205 t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 851 t |
| 2020 | $181K | 165 t |
| 2019 | $16K | 28 t |
| 2018 | $55K | 39 t |
| 2017 | $81K | 47 t |
Where Turkey imports magnesium scrap from
One supplier dominates: United Kingdom accounted for 97% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $22.4M | 97% |
| India | $576K | 2.5% |
| Canada | $81K | 0.4% |
| United States | $36K | 0.2% |
| Moldova | $9K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.39 per kg, 74% below the world average of $1.50, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey magnesium scrap imports (HS 8104.20): 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 8104.20: Magnesium: waste and scrap.
Common questions
What is the value of magnesium scrap imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported magnesium scrap worth $23.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 59.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 53 countries worldwide, with 13% of world imports.
Which countries supply magnesium scrap to Turkey?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($22.4 million), followed by India (2%) and Canada (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of magnesium scrap per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.39 per kg in 2024, 74% below the world average of $1.50 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of magnesium scrap to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $81 thousand in 2017 to $23.1 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for magnesium scrap?
The HS code for magnesium scrap is subheading 8104.20. 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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