Nickel sulfate imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported nickel sulfate worth $5.6 million (1.2 thousand tonnes). That is 29% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $11.0 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 | $5.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $7.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $11.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $8.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $6.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 979 t |
| 2018 | $4.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $3.4M | 1.1K t |
Where Turkey imports nickel sulfate from
The largest suppliers were Finland (26%), Germany (26%), Belgium (19%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+510% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Finland | $1.5M | 27% |
| Germany | $1.5M | 26% |
| Belgium | $1.1M | 19% |
| South Africa | $629K | 11% |
| Taiwan | $395K | 7% |
| France | $214K | 3.8% |
| Austria | $196K | 3.5% |
| Netherlands | $97K | 1.7% |
| United States | $66K | 1.2% |
| Sweden | $7K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.50 per kg, 22% above the world average of $3.68. 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 sulfate exports from Turkey
Exports of nickel sulfate by Turkey reached $1.3 million in 2024 (249 tonnes). Iran alone took 56% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Algeria grew fastest (+248% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | $725K | 57% |
| Egypt | $209K | 16% |
| Algeria | $97K | 7.6% |
| Turkmenistan | $70K | 5.4% |
| Uzbekistan | $57K | 4.5% |
| Russia | $55K | 4.3% |
| Afghanistan | $45K | 3.5% |
| United Kingdom | $12K | 1% |
| Kenya | $8K | 0.6% |
| Azerbaijan | $3K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey nickel sulfate imports (HS 2833.24): 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 2833.24: Sulphates: of nickel.
Common questions
What is the value of nickel sulfate imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported nickel sulfate worth $5.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 113 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply nickel sulfate to Turkey?
Finland was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Germany (26%) and Belgium (19%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 510% on the year.
What is the average import price of nickel sulfate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.50 per kg in 2024, 22% above the world average of $3.68 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of nickel sulfate to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.4 million in 2017 to $5.6 million in 2024, an increase of 64%. The peak was 2022 at $11.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.4 million a year.
Does Turkey also export nickel sulfate?
Yes. Turkey exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iran, Egypt and Algeria. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $4.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for nickel sulfate?
The HS code for nickel sulfate is subheading 2833.24. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2833 page.
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