Nickel powder imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of nickel powder by Turkey reached $8.1 million in 2024 (203 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 11% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average.
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 | $8.1M | 203 t |
| 2023 | $9.1M | 190 t |
| 2022 | $8.4M | 169 t |
| 2021 | $5.2M | 157 t |
| 2020 | $4.0M | 135 t |
| 2019 | $3.9M | 206 t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 114 t |
| 2017 | $3.6M | 132 t |
Where Turkey imports nickel powder from
Most of the value came from United Kingdom (30%), United States (22%), China (9%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+252% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $2.4M | 30% |
| United States | $1.8M | 22% |
| China | $696K | 8.6% |
| Germany | $613K | 7.6% |
| Belgium | $550K | 6.8% |
| India | $446K | 5.5% |
| Canada | $431K | 5.3% |
| Australia | $272K | 3.4% |
| Israel | $264K | 3.3% |
| Croatia | $132K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $39.80 per kg, 49% above the world average of $26.79. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Nickel powder exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported nickel powder worth $6.1 million (204 tonnes). Most of it went to Croatia (27%), Iran (19%), Germany (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Portugal grew fastest (+368% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Croatia | $1.6M | 27% |
| Iran | $1.2M | 19% |
| Germany | $731K | 12% |
| India | $458K | 7.6% |
| Russia | $426K | 7% |
| Brazil | $323K | 5.3% |
| Italy | $220K | 3.6% |
| France | $196K | 3.2% |
| China | $189K | 3.1% |
| Portugal | $130K | 2.1% |
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 7504: Nickel; powders and flakes.
Common questions
What is the value of nickel powder imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported nickel powder worth $8.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 203 tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 118 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply nickel powder to Turkey?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by the United States (22%) and China (9%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 252% on the year.
What is the average import price of nickel powder per kg?
The average declared import value was about $39.80 per kg in 2024, 49% above the world average of $26.79 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 nickel powder to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.6 million in 2017 to $8.1 million in 2024, an increase of 127%. The peak was 2023 at $9.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export nickel powder?
Yes. Turkey exported $6.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Croatia, Iran and Germany. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for nickel powder?
The HS code for nickel powder is heading 7504. In Turkey all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 7504.00. It sits in HS chapter 75 (nickel and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7504 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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