Natural graphite imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported natural graphite worth $14.5 million (13.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 157 countries for imports of this product. That is 39% more 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 | $14.5M | 13.8K t |
| 2023 | $10.4M | 7.4K t |
| 2022 | $16.7M | 16.5K t |
| 2021 | $13.3M | 14.6K t |
| 2020 | $9.8M | 11.7K t |
| 2019 | $9.0M | 10.6K t |
| 2018 | $11.3M | 11.4K t |
| 2017 | $11.4M | 13.7K t |
Where Turkey imports natural graphite from
Most of the value came from Mozambique (30%), Madagascar (26%), Germany (13%). Among the main suppliers, Mozambique grew fastest (+138% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mozambique | $4.4M | 30% |
| Madagascar | $3.7M | 26% |
| Germany | $1.9M | 13% |
| China | $1.4M | 10% |
| Brazil | $1.2M | 8.1% |
| Norway | $542K | 3.8% |
| Russia | $327K | 2.3% |
| Austria | $245K | 1.7% |
| Sri Lanka | $171K | 1.2% |
| Czech Republic | $147K | 1% |
Product types under HS 2504
| 2504.10 | Graphite: natural, in powder or in flakes | 92% |
| 2504.90 | Graphite: natural, in other forms, excluding powder or flakes | 7.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2504.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.05 per kg, close to the world average of $1.09.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Natural graphite exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported natural graphite worth $1.6 million (2.6 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Germany (26%), Belgium (20%), North Macedonia (10%). Among the main buyer markets, North Macedonia grew fastest (+416% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $426K | 26% |
| Belgium | $328K | 20% |
| North Macedonia | $163K | 9.9% |
| France | $112K | 6.8% |
| Japan | $104K | 6.3% |
| United States | $101K | 6.2% |
| United Kingdom | $101K | 6.2% |
| Spain | $84K | 5.1% |
| Italy | $40K | 2.4% |
| Czech Republic | $30K | 1.8% |
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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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 2504: Graphite; natural.
Common questions
What is the value of natural graphite imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported natural graphite worth $14.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 157 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply natural graphite to Turkey?
Mozambique was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($4.4 million), followed by Madagascar (26%) and Germany (13%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Mozambique grew fastest among the top ten, up 138% on the year.
What is the average import price of natural graphite per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.05 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.09 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 natural graphite to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.4 million in 2017 to $14.5 million in 2024, an increase of 27%. The peak was 2022 at $16.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export natural graphite?
Yes. Turkey exported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Belgium and North Macedonia. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $12.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for natural graphite?
The HS code for natural graphite is heading 2504. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 2504.10 (92% of the value) and 2504.90 (8%). 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 2504 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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