Mica products imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported mica products worth $8.6 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 9% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $8.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $7.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $9.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $7.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $7.7M | 946 t |
| 2019 | $6.9M | 879 t |
| 2018 | $6.7M | 796 t |
| 2017 | $7.3M | 833 t |
Where Turkey imports mica products from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+42% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.7M | 54% |
| Austria | $2.2M | 26% |
| Vietnam | $690K | 8% |
| India | $219K | 2.5% |
| Germany | $194K | 2.2% |
| Russia | $159K | 1.8% |
| Switzerland | $127K | 1.5% |
| United States | $89K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $52K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $49K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 6814
| 6814.10 | Mica: plates, sheets and strips of agglomerated or reconstituted mica, whether or not on a support of paper, paperboard or other materials | 63% |
| 6814.90 | Mica: worked mica and articles of mica (excluding plates, sheets and strips) whether or not on a support of paper, paperboard or other materials | 37% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6814.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.81 per kg, 21% below the world average of $9.88, 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.
Mica products exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $1.9 million of mica products in 2024 (122 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Iran (43%), Latvia (8%), Bosnia Herzegovina (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Kazakhstan grew fastest (+523% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | $820K | 43% |
| Latvia | $154K | 8.1% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $144K | 7.5% |
| Poland | $128K | 6.7% |
| Kazakhstan | $112K | 5.9% |
| Ukraine | $80K | 4.2% |
| Georgia | $76K | 4% |
| Uzbekistan | $64K | 3.3% |
| United Kingdom | $57K | 3% |
| Azerbaijan | $48K | 2.5% |
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 6814: Mica; worked, articles of, including agglomerated or reconstituted mica; whether or not on a support of paper, paperboard or other materials.
Common questions
What is the value of mica products imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported mica products worth $8.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 180 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply mica products to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($4.7 million), followed by Austria (26%) and Vietnam (8%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 45% on the year.
What is the average import price of mica products per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.81 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $9.88 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 mica products to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.3 million in 2017 to $8.6 million in 2024, an increase of 19%. The peak was 2022 at $9.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export mica products?
Yes. Turkey exported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iran, Latvia and Bosnia Herzegovina. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $6.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for mica products?
The HS code for mica products is heading 6814. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 6814.10 (63% of the value) and 6814.90 (37%). It sits in HS chapter 68 (stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6814 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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