Metal carbide powders imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $2.6 million of metal carbide powders in 2024 (37 tonnes). That is 27% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $4.7 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 | $2.6M | 37 t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 50 t |
| 2022 | $4.7M | 95 t |
| 2021 | $4.0M | 71 t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 44 t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 39 t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 62 t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 42 t |
Where Turkey imports metal carbide powders from
One supplier dominates: Austria accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+44% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | $1.5M | 60% |
| Germany | $338K | 13% |
| United States | $288K | 11% |
| Ireland | $201K | 7.8% |
| France | $197K | 7.7% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $69.46 per kg, 66% above the world average of $41.93. 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.
Metal carbide powders exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $232 thousand of metal carbide powders in 2024 (19 tonnes). Taiwan alone took 94% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Taiwan grew fastest (+137% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | $218K | 94% |
| Egypt | $3K | 1.3% |
| Azerbaijan | $3K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0.6% |
| Bulgaria | $1K | 0.4% |
| Australia | $1K | 0.4% |
| Romania | $1K | 0.4% |
| South Korea | $1K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0.3% |
| Chile | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey metal carbide powders imports (HS 3824.30): 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 3824.30: Metal carbides, non-agglomerated: mixed together or with metallic binders.
Common questions
What is the value of metal carbide powders imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported metal carbide powders worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 37 tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 112 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal carbide powders to Turkey?
Austria was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Germany (13%) and the United States (11%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 44% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal carbide powders per kg?
The average declared import value was about $69.46 per kg in 2024, 66% above the world average of $41.93 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of metal carbide powders to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 15%. The peak was 2022 at $4.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
Does Turkey also export metal carbide powders?
Yes. Turkey exported $232 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Taiwan, Egypt and Azerbaijan. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal carbide powders?
The HS code for metal carbide powders is subheading 3824.30. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3824 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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