Nickel alloy ingots imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported nickel alloy ingots worth $3.5 million (144 tonnes). That is 4% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $6.4 million.
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 | $3.5M | 144 t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 116 t |
| 2022 | $5.4M | 193 t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 151 t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 141 t |
| 2019 | $4.6M | 159 t |
| 2018 | $6.4M | 179 t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 185 t |
Where Turkey imports nickel alloy ingots from
Belgium alone supplied 78% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+830% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $2.7M | 78% |
| United States | $446K | 13% |
| South Africa | $149K | 4.3% |
| United Kingdom | $79K | 2.3% |
| France | $33K | 1% |
| Italy | $22K | 0.6% |
| China | $14K | 0.4% |
| Sweden | $8K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| South Korea | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $24.08 per kg, close to the world average of $24.42.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Nickel alloy ingots exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $233 thousand of nickel alloy ingots in 2024 (10 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United States (28%), Yemen (25%), India (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $66K | 28% |
| Yemen | $59K | 25% |
| India | $40K | 17% |
| Algeria | $27K | 12% |
| United Kingdom | $13K | 5.7% |
| Azerbaijan | $6K | 2.5% |
| Germany | $5K | 2.2% |
| Austria | $5K | 2.1% |
| France | $4K | 1.5% |
| Czech Republic | $3K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey nickel alloy ingots imports (HS 7502.20): 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 7502.20: Nickel: unwrought, alloys.
Common questions
What is the value of nickel alloy ingots imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported nickel alloy ingots worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 144 tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 109 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply nickel alloy ingots to Turkey?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by the United States (13%) and South Africa (4%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 830% on the year.
What is the average import price of nickel alloy ingots per kg?
The average declared import value was about $24.08 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $24.42 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of nickel alloy ingots to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, an increase of 23%. The peak was 2018 at $6.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.2 million a year.
Does Turkey also export nickel alloy ingots?
Yes. Turkey exported $233 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Yemen and India. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for nickel alloy ingots?
The HS code for nickel alloy ingots is subheading 7502.20. It sits in HS chapter 75 (nickel and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7502 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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