Nickel sheet imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported nickel sheet worth $28.9 million (708 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 13% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% 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 | $28.9M | 708 t |
| 2023 | $25.7M | 478 t |
| 2022 | $12.3M | 299 t |
| 2021 | $12.3M | 387 t |
| 2020 | $15.9M | 423 t |
| 2019 | $10.6M | 308 t |
| 2018 | $13.1M | 499 t |
| 2017 | $6.0M | 180 t |
Where Turkey imports nickel sheet from
The largest suppliers were United States (40%), Germany (28%), Switzerland (17%). Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $11.6M | 40% |
| Germany | $8.1M | 28% |
| Switzerland | $5.0M | 17% |
| Japan | $1.8M | 6.1% |
| United Kingdom | $1.1M | 3.7% |
| China | $390K | 1.4% |
| Indonesia | $320K | 1.1% |
| France | $318K | 1.1% |
| Czech Republic | $197K | 0.7% |
| Netherlands | $36K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 7506
| 7506.20 | Nickel: plates, sheets, strip and foil, of nickel alloys | 98% |
| 7506.10 | Nickel: plates, sheets, strip and foil, not alloyed | 2.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7506.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $40.86 per kg, 47% above the world average of $27.77. 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 sheet exports from Turkey
Exports of nickel sheet by Turkey reached $1.2 million in 2024 (43 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Iran (50%), Russia (22%), Turkmenistan (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | $603K | 50% |
| Russia | $272K | 23% |
| Turkmenistan | $108K | 8.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $45K | 3.7% |
| France | $42K | 3.5% |
| Azerbaijan | $33K | 2.8% |
| Germany | $32K | 2.6% |
| United States | $21K | 1.7% |
| Belarus | $13K | 1% |
| India | $12K | 1% |
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 7506: Nickel; plates, sheets, strip and foil.
Common questions
What is the value of nickel sheet imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported nickel sheet worth $28.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 708 tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 146 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply nickel sheet to Turkey?
The United States was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($11.6 million), followed by Germany (28%) and Switzerland (17%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 159% on the year.
What is the average import price of nickel sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $40.86 per kg in 2024, 47% above the world average of $27.77 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 sheet to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.0 million in 2017 to $28.9 million in 2024, an increase of 385%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export nickel sheet?
Yes. Turkey exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iran, Russia and Turkmenistan. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $27.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for nickel sheet?
The HS code for nickel sheet is heading 7506. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 7506.20 (98% of the value) and 7506.10 (2%). It sits in HS chapter 75 (nickel and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7506 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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