Metal polish imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $9.5 million of metal polish in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 13% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $9.5M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $8.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $8.3M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $7.3M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $5.7M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $4.9M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $4.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $4.5M | 784 t |
Where Turkey imports metal polish from
Most of the value came from Germany (31%), Spain (14%), United Kingdom (11%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+44% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $3.0M | 31% |
| Spain | $1.3M | 14% |
| United Kingdom | $1.0M | 11% |
| United States | $997K | 11% |
| France | $715K | 7.5% |
| Belgium | $600K | 6.3% |
| Italy | $475K | 5% |
| Denmark | $447K | 4.7% |
| Netherlands | $230K | 2.4% |
| China | $137K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.08 per kg, 31% below the world average of $5.90, 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.
Metal polish exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $6.7 million of metal polish in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Vietnam (16%), United States (8%), India (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 31%. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+511% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $1.0M | 16% |
| United States | $541K | 8.1% |
| India | $482K | 7.2% |
| Iran | $347K | 5.2% |
| Italy | $241K | 3.6% |
| Egypt | $237K | 3.6% |
| Russia | $219K | 3.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $200K | 3% |
| China | $189K | 2.8% |
| Greece | $180K | 2.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey metal polish imports (HS 3405.90): 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 3405.90: Polishes, creams and similar preparations: n.e.c. in heading no. 3405, excluding waxes of heading no. 3404.
Common questions
What is the value of metal polish imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported metal polish worth $9.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 214 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal polish to Turkey?
Germany was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by Spain (14%) and the United Kingdom (11%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 49 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 44% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal polish per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.08 per kg in 2024, 31% below the world average of $5.90 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of metal polish to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.5 million in 2017 to $9.5 million in 2024, an increase of 113%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.7 million a year.
Does Turkey also export metal polish?
Yes. Turkey exported $6.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Vietnam, the United States and India. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal polish?
The HS code for metal polish is subheading 3405.90. It sits in HS chapter 34 (soap, organic surface-active agents; washing, lubricating, polishing or scouring preparations; artificial or prepared waxes, candles and similar articles, modelling pastes, dental waxes and dental preparations with a basis of plaster). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3405 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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