Nickel matte exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $130.3 million of nickel matte in 2024 (50.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 62 countries. That is 10% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% a year on average.
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 | $130.3M | 50.4K t |
| 2023 | $118.0M | 43.3K t |
| 2022 | $129.6M | 34.0K t |
| 2021 | $88.1M | 28.8K t |
| 2020 | $63.2M | 26.6K t |
| 2019 | $31.5M | 14.1K t |
| 2018 | $63.0M | 24.3K t |
| 2017 | $35.1M | 19.0K t |
Where Turkey exports nickel matte to
China alone took 84% of it. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+34% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $109.7M | 84% |
| India | $16.0M | 12% |
| South Korea | $4.5M | 3.5% |
| United States | $59K | 0.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $30K | 0% |
| Algeria | $10K | 0% |
| Canada | $3K | 0% |
| Malta | $1K | 0% |
| Iraq | $0K | 0% |
| Finland | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7501
| 7501.20 | Nickel: oxide sinters and other intermediate products of nickel metallurgy | 100% |
| 7501.10 | Nickel: nickel mattes | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7501.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.58 per kg, 51% below the world average of $5.22, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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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 7501: Nickel mattes; nickel oxide sinters and other intermediate products of nickel metallurgy.
Common questions
What is the value of nickel matte exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported nickel matte worth $130.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 50.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 62 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries buy nickel matte from Turkey?
China was the largest buyer with 84% of the value ($109.7 million), followed by India (12%) and South Korea (3%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 10 buyer countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 34% on the year.
What is the average export price of nickel matte per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.58 per kg in 2024, 51% below the world average of $5.22 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 nickel matte from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $35.1 million in 2017 to $130.3 million in 2024, an increase of 272%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for nickel matte?
The HS code for nickel matte is heading 7501. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 7501.20 (100% of the value) and 7501.10 (0%). It sits in HS chapter 75 (nickel and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7501 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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