Mineral and carbon products imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $176.1 million of mineral and carbon products in 2024 (43.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 8% less 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 | $176.1M | 43.9K t |
| 2023 | $192.4M | 43.4K t |
| 2022 | $208.7M | 51.9K t |
| 2021 | $148.8M | 36.0K t |
| 2020 | $144.9M | 38.8K t |
| 2019 | $136.7M | 31.4K t |
| 2018 | $122.3M | 27.3K t |
| 2017 | $108.2M | 31.4K t |
Where Turkey imports mineral and carbon products from
Most of the value came from China (25%), Hungary (12%), United States (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 49%. Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+244% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $43.6M | 25% |
| Hungary | $21.9M | 12% |
| United States | $21.0M | 12% |
| Germany | $16.4M | 9.3% |
| France | $12.0M | 6.8% |
| United Kingdom | $10.7M | 6.1% |
| India | $9.2M | 5.2% |
| Poland | $9.1M | 5.1% |
| Italy | $5.9M | 3.3% |
| North Macedonia | $4.2M | 2.4% |
Product types under HS 6815
| 6815.99 | Stone articles and articles of other mineral substances: n.e.c. or included in heading no. 6815 | 66% |
| 6815.91 | Stone articles and articles of other mineral substances: containing magnesite, dolomite or chromite | 18% |
| 6815.10 | Stone articles and articles of other mineral substances: non-electrical articles of graphite or other carbon | 16% |
| 6815.20 | Peat: articles of peat n.e.c. or included | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6815.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.01 per kg, 34% below the world average of $6.07, 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.
Mineral and carbon products exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported mineral and carbon products worth $112.0 million (15.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Spain (30%), Brazil (19%), India (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Jordan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $33.7M | 30% |
| Brazil | $21.4M | 19% |
| India | $18.7M | 17% |
| United Kingdom | $8.1M | 7.2% |
| Germany | $3.1M | 2.8% |
| Ireland | $3.1M | 2.7% |
| Italy | $2.1M | 1.9% |
| Jordan | $1.8M | 1.6% |
| France | $1.7M | 1.5% |
| Israel | $1.5M | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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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 6815: Stone or other mineral substances; articles thereof (including carbon fibres, articles of carbon fibres and articles of peat), not elsewhere specified or included.
Common questions
What is the value of mineral and carbon products imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported mineral and carbon products worth $176.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 43.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 213 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply mineral and carbon products to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($43.6 million), followed by Hungary (12%) and the United States (12%). The top three together account for 49%, out of 77 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 244% on the year.
What is the average import price of mineral and carbon products per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.01 per kg in 2024, 34% below the world average of $6.07 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 mineral and carbon products to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $108.2 million in 2017 to $176.1 million in 2024, an increase of 63%. The peak was 2022 at $208.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export mineral and carbon products?
Yes. Turkey exported $112.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Spain, Brazil and India. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $64.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for mineral and carbon products?
The HS code for mineral and carbon products is heading 6815. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 6815.99 (66% of the value) and 6815.91 (18%). 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 6815 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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