Mineral material molds exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported mineral material molds worth $14.1 million (2.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 35% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $21.7 million.
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 | $14.1M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $21.7M | 4.2K t |
| 2022 | $18.9M | 4.4K t |
| 2021 | $16.5M | 4.6K t |
| 2020 | $14.0M | 3.9K t |
| 2019 | $11.5M | 3.0K t |
| 2018 | $8.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $6.8M | 1.7K t |
Where Turkey exports mineral material molds to
The largest buyer markets were Austria (10%), Algeria (10%), United States (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 29%. Among the main buyer markets, Ukraine grew fastest (+194% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | $1.5M | 10% |
| Algeria | $1.4M | 10% |
| United States | $1.2M | 8.6% |
| Russia | $1.1M | 7.8% |
| Turkmenistan | $1.0M | 7.2% |
| Netherlands | $616K | 4.4% |
| Romania | $538K | 3.8% |
| Canada | $407K | 2.9% |
| Switzerland | $361K | 2.6% |
| Ukraine | $358K | 2.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.76 per kg, close to the world average of $5.27.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Mineral material molds imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $9.3 million of mineral material molds in 2024 (923 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Italy alone supplied 59% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+371% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $5.5M | 59% |
| South Korea | $2.4M | 25% |
| Germany | $499K | 5.4% |
| China | $333K | 3.6% |
| Poland | $191K | 2.1% |
| Spain | $112K | 1.2% |
| Czech Republic | $83K | 0.9% |
| Sweden | $56K | 0.6% |
| Russia | $31K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $29K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey mineral material molds exports (HS 8480.60): 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 8480.60: Moulds: for mineral materials.
Common questions
What is the value of mineral material molds exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported mineral material molds worth $14.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 126 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 35% on 2023.
Which countries buy mineral material molds from Turkey?
Austria was the largest buyer with 10% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Algeria (10%) and the United States (9%). The top three together account for 29%, out of 88 buyer countries in total. Ukraine grew fastest among the top ten, up 194% on the year.
What is the average export price of mineral material molds per kg?
The average declared export value was about $5.76 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $5.27 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of mineral material molds from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $6.8 million in 2017 to $14.1 million in 2024, an increase of 108%. The peak was 2023 at $21.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.0 million a year.
Does Turkey also import mineral material molds?
Yes. Turkey imported $9.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Italy, South Korea and Germany. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $4.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for mineral material molds?
The HS code for mineral material molds is subheading 8480.60. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8480 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Turkey. Tell us your product to see it live.
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