Mineral wool insulation exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $70.2 million of mineral wool insulation in 2024 (80.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 6% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $107.5 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 | $70.2M | 80.4K t |
| 2023 | $66.0M | 69.0K t |
| 2022 | $107.5M | 124.2K t |
| 2021 | $64.8M | 93.2K t |
| 2020 | $23.4M | 32.8K t |
| 2019 | $28.0M | 36.0K t |
| 2018 | $35.0M | 39.1K t |
| 2017 | $20.2M | 24.6K t |
Where Turkey exports mineral wool insulation to
The largest buyer markets were Iraq (14%), Romania (14%), Bulgaria (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 38%. Among the main buyer markets, Greece grew fastest (+140% on the year before).
Product types under HS 6806
| 6806.10 | Slag wool, rock wool and similar mineral wools (including intermixtures thereof), in bulk, sheets or rolls | 68% |
| 6806.90 | Minerals: mixtures and articles of heat-insulating, sound-insulating or sound-absorbing mineral materials, other than those of heading no. 6811 or… | 23% |
| 6806.20 | Exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays, foamed slag and similar expanded mineral materials (including intermixtures thereof) | 9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6806.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.87 per kg, 42% below the world average of $1.49, 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 wool insulation imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported mineral wool insulation worth $47.5 million (21.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from Germany (23%), China (15%), Poland (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 50%. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+109% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $11.1M | 23% |
| China | $7.0M | 15% |
| Poland | $5.6M | 12% |
| Slovenia | $4.1M | 8.6% |
| Denmark | $3.4M | 7.1% |
| France | $2.7M | 5.7% |
| United Kingdom | $2.3M | 4.8% |
| United States | $2.0M | 4.3% |
| Netherlands | $1.5M | 3.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.4M | 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 6806: Slag, rock wool and similar mineral wools; exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays, foamed slag, mixtures and articles of heat, sound insulating or sound-absorbing mineral materials.
Common questions
What is the value of mineral wool insulation exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported mineral wool insulation worth $70.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 80.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 141 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries buy mineral wool insulation from Turkey?
Iraq was the largest buyer with 14% of the value ($10.0 million), followed by Romania (14%) and Bulgaria (10%). The top three together account for 38%, out of 130 buyer countries in total. Greece grew fastest among the top ten, up 140% on the year.
What is the average export price of mineral wool insulation per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.87 per kg in 2024, 42% below the world average of $1.49 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 wool insulation from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $20.2 million in 2017 to $70.2 million in 2024, an increase of 248%. The peak was 2022 at $107.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import mineral wool insulation?
Yes. Turkey imported $47.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, China and Poland. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $22.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for mineral wool insulation?
The HS code for mineral wool insulation is heading 6806. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 6806.10 (68% of the value) and 6806.90 (23%). 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 6806 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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