Nickel rods imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported nickel rods worth $34.6 million (837 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 3% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $34.6M | 837 t |
| 2023 | $33.5M | 675 t |
| 2022 | $27.3M | 744 t |
| 2021 | $16.5M | 513 t |
| 2020 | $18.5M | 586 t |
| 2019 | $19.5M | 551 t |
| 2018 | $18.1M | 543 t |
| 2017 | $13.0M | 481 t |
Where Turkey imports nickel rods from
The largest suppliers were United States (24%), France (19%), India (14%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+130% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $8.5M | 24% |
| France | $6.6M | 19% |
| India | $4.8M | 14% |
| China | $4.7M | 14% |
| Germany | $4.0M | 12% |
| United Kingdom | $2.0M | 5.9% |
| Italy | $788K | 2.3% |
| Austria | $761K | 2.2% |
| Sweden | $482K | 1.4% |
| Czech Republic | $471K | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 7505
| 7505.12 | Nickel: bars, rods and profiles, of nickel alloys | 52% |
| 7505.22 | Nickel: wire, of nickel alloys | 46% |
| 7505.11 | Nickel: bars, rods and profiles, not alloyed | 0.9% |
| 7505.21 | Nickel: wire, not alloyed | 0.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7505.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $41.38 per kg, close to the world average of $34.96.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Nickel rods exports from Turkey
Exports of nickel rods by Turkey reached $3.0 million in 2024 (911 tonnes). Most of it went to Sweden (27%), France (17%), Saudi Arabia (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Sweden grew fastest (+809% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | $821K | 27% |
| France | $500K | 17% |
| Saudi Arabia | $439K | 15% |
| Germany | $268K | 8.9% |
| India | $259K | 8.6% |
| United Kingdom | $166K | 5.5% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $141K | 4.7% |
| Switzerland | $88K | 2.9% |
| Vietnam | $86K | 2.9% |
| Uzbekistan | $44K | 1.4% |
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 7505: Nickel; bars, rods, profiles and wire.
Common questions
What is the value of nickel rods imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported nickel rods worth $34.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 837 tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 159 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply nickel rods to Turkey?
The United States was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($8.5 million), followed by France (19%) and India (14%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 130% on the year.
What is the average import price of nickel rods per kg?
The average declared import value was about $41.38 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $34.96 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 rods to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.0 million in 2017 to $34.6 million in 2024, an increase of 167%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export nickel rods?
Yes. Turkey exported $3.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Sweden, France and Saudi Arabia. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $31.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for nickel rods?
The HS code for nickel rods is heading 7505. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 7505.12 (52% of the value) and 7505.22 (46%). It sits in HS chapter 75 (nickel and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7505 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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