Manganese oxide imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of manganese oxide by Turkey reached $5.4 million in 2024 (3.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 74% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% 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 | $5.4M | 3.2K t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 2.4K t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 1.4K t |
Where Turkey imports manganese oxide from
Most of the value came from Georgia (29%), South Africa (20%), United States (17%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $1.5M | 29% |
| South Africa | $1.1M | 20% |
| United States | $923K | 17% |
| India | $628K | 12% |
| Norway | $206K | 3.8% |
| Netherlands | $183K | 3.4% |
| Lithuania | $169K | 3.2% |
| Italy | $162K | 3% |
| Bulgaria | $148K | 2.8% |
| Spain | $80K | 1.5% |
Product types under HS 2820
| 2820.90 | Manganese oxides: excluding manganese dioxide | 81% |
| 2820.10 | Manganese dioxide | 19% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2820.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.68 per kg, 73% above the world average of $0.97. 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.
Manganese oxide exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported manganese oxide worth $2.1 million (778 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 0%. One buyer market dominates: Turkmenistan accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Kazakhstan grew fastest (+163% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkmenistan | $1.2M | 57% |
| Kazakhstan | $292K | 14% |
| Russia | $229K | 11% |
| Uzbekistan | $200K | 9.4% |
| Iran | $66K | 3.1% |
| Ukraine | $32K | 1.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $28K | 1.3% |
| Indonesia | $20K | 1% |
| Bangladesh | $9K | 0.4% |
| Belarus | $9K | 0.4% |
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 2820: Manganese oxides.
Common questions
What is the value of manganese oxide imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported manganese oxide worth $5.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 141 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 74% on 2023.
Which countries supply manganese oxide to Turkey?
Georgia was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by South Africa (20%) and the United States (17%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 305% on the year.
What is the average import price of manganese oxide per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.68 per kg in 2024, 73% above the world average of $0.97 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 manganese oxide to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $5.4 million in 2024, an increase of 239%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export manganese oxide?
Yes. Turkey exported $2.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan and Russia. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for manganese oxide?
The HS code for manganese oxide is heading 2820. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 2820.90 (81% of the value) and 2820.10 (19%). 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 2820 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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