Match exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported match worth $2.4 million (133 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 22% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average.
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 | $2.4M | 133 t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 108 t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 173 t |
| 2021 | $1.0M | 64 t |
| 2020 | $680K | 81 t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 256 t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 120 t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 82 t |
Where Turkey exports match to
Germany alone took 81% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.9M | 81% |
| Poland | $132K | 5.6% |
| United Kingdom | $75K | 3.2% |
| Switzerland | $69K | 2.9% |
| Bulgaria | $39K | 1.6% |
| Cyprus | $38K | 1.6% |
| Morocco | $27K | 1.2% |
| Azerbaijan | $19K | 0.8% |
| France | $16K | 0.7% |
| Georgia | $11K | 0.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.86 per kg, 750% above the world average of $2.10. 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.
Match imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported match worth $273 thousand (92 tonnes). The largest suppliers were China (42%), United Kingdom (21%), India (17%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+45% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $115K | 42% |
| United Kingdom | $57K | 21% |
| India | $45K | 17% |
| Ukraine | $36K | 13% |
| Sweden | $18K | 6.5% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.7% |
| Brazil | $1K | 0.2% |
| Pakistan | $1K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
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 3605: Matches; other than pyrotechnic articles of heading no. 3604.
Common questions
What is the value of match exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported match worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 133 tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 103 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries buy match from Turkey?
Germany was the largest buyer with 81% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Poland (6%) and the United Kingdom (3%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 38 buyer countries in total. Azerbaijan grew fastest among the top ten, up 228% on the year.
What is the average export price of match per kg?
The average declared export value was about $17.86 per kg in 2024, 750% above the world average of $2.10 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 match from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 120%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import match?
Yes. Turkey imported $273 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, the United Kingdom and India. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for match?
The HS code for match is heading 3605. In Turkey all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 3605.00. It sits in HS chapter 36 (explosives; pyrotechnic products; matches; pyrophoric alloys; certain combustible preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3605 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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