Mineral substances exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported mineral substances worth $71.0 million (763.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $71.0M | 763.8K t |
| 2023 | $69.3M | 688.5K t |
| 2022 | $78.4M | 878.9K t |
| 2021 | $67.9M | 843.2K t |
| 2020 | $51.3M | 729.6K t |
| 2019 | $53.7M | 850.3K t |
| 2018 | $49.6M | 709.1K t |
| 2017 | $43.9M | 648.3K t |
Where Turkey exports mineral substances to
Most of it went to China (18%), India (13%), South Korea (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 38%. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+42% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $13.1M | 18% |
| India | $9.2M | 13% |
| South Korea | $4.9M | 7% |
| Italy | $4.9M | 6.9% |
| Spain | $4.6M | 6.5% |
| Germany | $3.7M | 5.2% |
| Belgium | $3.1M | 4.4% |
| United States | $2.8M | 4% |
| Brazil | $2.5M | 3.5% |
| Russia | $2.3M | 3.2% |
Product types under HS 2530
| 2530.10 | Vermiculite, perlite and chlorites: unexpanded | 65% |
| 2530.90 | Mineral substances: n.e.c. in chapter 25 | 35% |
| 2530.20 | Kieserite, epsomite (natural magnesium sulphates) | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2530.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.09 per kg, 72% below the world average of $0.32, 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 substances imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $54.6 million of mineral substances in 2024 (47.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from Netherlands (20%), Italy (17%), India (14%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+52% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $10.9M | 20% |
| Italy | $9.0M | 17% |
| India | $7.6M | 14% |
| Spain | $5.7M | 10% |
| Germany | $4.9M | 8.9% |
| Malaysia | $4.3M | 7.8% |
| China | $2.6M | 4.8% |
| Russia | $2.4M | 4.4% |
| Austria | $1.2M | 2.3% |
| Zimbabwe | $1.2M | 2.2% |
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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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 2530: Mineral substances not elsewhere specified or included.
Common questions
What is the value of mineral substances exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported mineral substances worth $71.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 763.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 175 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries buy mineral substances from Turkey?
China was the largest buyer with 18% of the value ($13.1 million), followed by India (13%) and South Korea (7%). The top three together account for 38%, out of 112 buyer countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 42% on the year.
What is the average export price of mineral substances per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.09 per kg in 2024, 72% below the world average of $0.32 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 exports of mineral substances from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $43.9 million in 2017 to $71.0 million in 2024, an increase of 62%. The peak was 2022 at $78.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import mineral substances?
Yes. Turkey imported $54.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the Netherlands, Italy and India. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $16.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for mineral substances?
The HS code for mineral substances is heading 2530. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 2530.10 (65% of the value) and 2530.90 (35%). It sits in HS chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2530 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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