Nitride imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported nitride worth $2.4 million (495 tonnes). That is 6% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $3.8 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 | $2.4M | 495 t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 329 t |
| 2022 | $3.8M | 490 t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 446 t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 272 t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 760 t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 272 t |
Where Turkey imports nitride from
Most of the value came from United States (43%), China (26%), Germany (13%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+35% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.0M | 43% |
| China | $625K | 26% |
| Germany | $301K | 13% |
| Belgium | $210K | 8.8% |
| Finland | $86K | 3.6% |
| Italy | $48K | 2% |
| Japan | $38K | 1.6% |
| South Korea | $14K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $12K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $7K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.81 per kg, 65% below the world average of $13.86, 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.
Nitride exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $269 thousand of nitride in 2024 (2 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: South Korea accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Iran grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $165K | 61% |
| Kazakhstan | $24K | 9% |
| Iran | $19K | 7.2% |
| China | $16K | 6.1% |
| Russia | $10K | 3.9% |
| Hungary | $7K | 2.6% |
| Germany | $5K | 1.7% |
| Liberia | $3K | 1.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3K | 1.1% |
| Romania | $3K | 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 2850: Hydrides, nitrides, azides, silicides and borides, whether or not chemically defined, other than compounds which are also carbides of heading no. 2849.
Common questions
What is the value of nitride imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported nitride worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 495 tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 140 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply nitride to Turkey?
The United States was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by China (26%) and Germany (13%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 738% on the year.
What is the average import price of nitride per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.81 per kg in 2024, 65% below the world average of $13.86 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 nitride to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, a fall of 9%. The peak was 2022 at $3.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export nitride?
Yes. Turkey exported $269 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Korea, Kazakhstan and Iran. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for nitride?
The HS code for nitride is heading 2850. In Turkey all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2850.00. 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 2850 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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