Natural bitumen exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of natural bitumen by Turkey reached $9.9 million in 2024 (21.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is 72% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 56% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $277.4 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 | $9.9M | 21.7K t |
| 2023 | $35.3M | 63.0K t |
| 2022 | $277.4M | 419.0K t |
| 2021 | $786K | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $40.0M | 132.4K t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 6.2K t |
| 2018 | $3.9M | 7.5K t |
| 2017 | $438K | 553 t |
Where Turkey exports natural bitumen to
One buyer market dominates: France accounted for 90% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Romania grew fastest (+639% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $8.9M | 90% |
| Romania | $654K | 6.6% |
| Bulgaria | $126K | 1.3% |
| Niger | $78K | 0.8% |
| Guinea-Bissau | $43K | 0.4% |
| Kazakhstan | $42K | 0.4% |
| Brazil | $16K | 0.2% |
| United States | $16K | 0.2% |
| Uzbekistan | $12K | 0.1% |
| Georgia | $12K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 2714
| 2714.10 | Bituminous or oil shale and tar sands | 90% |
| 2714.90 | Bitumen and asphalt, natural: asphaltites and asphaltic rock | 10% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2714.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.46 per kg, close to the world average of $0.40.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Natural bitumen imports to Turkey
Imports of natural bitumen by Turkey reached $908 thousand in 2024 (662 tonnes). The largest suppliers were Trinidad and Tobago (40%), Germany (32%), United Kingdom (12%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+197% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Trinidad and Tobago | $363K | 40% |
| Germany | $294K | 32% |
| United Kingdom | $112K | 12% |
| United States | $59K | 6.5% |
| China | $32K | 3.5% |
| India | $24K | 2.7% |
| Iran | $10K | 1.1% |
| France | $7K | 0.7% |
| Austria | $5K | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $3K | 0.4% |
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 2714: Bitumen and asphalt, natural; bituminous or oil shale and tar sands; asphaltites and asphaltic rocks.
Common questions
What is the value of natural bitumen exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported natural bitumen worth $9.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 21.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 122 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 72% on 2023.
Which countries buy natural bitumen from Turkey?
France was the largest buyer with 90% of the value ($8.9 million), followed by Romania (7%) and Bulgaria (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 35 buyer countries in total. Romania grew fastest among the top ten, up 639% on the year.
What is the average export price of natural bitumen per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.46 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $0.40 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 natural bitumen from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $438 thousand in 2017 to $9.9 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $277.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import natural bitumen?
Yes. Turkey imported $908 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Trinidad and Tobago, Germany and the United Kingdom. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $9.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for natural bitumen?
The HS code for natural bitumen is heading 2714. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 2714.10 (90% of the value) and 2714.90 (10%). It sits in HS chapter 27 (mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2714 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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