Non-asbestos brake linings exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of non-asbestos brake linings by Turkey reached $12.3 million in 2024 (3.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 8% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12.3M | 3.2K t |
| 2023 | $11.4M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $10.1M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $9.1M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $7.9M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $9.6M | 3.1K t |
| 2018 | $9.2M | 3.5K t |
| 2017 | $8.2M | 2.7K t |
Where Turkey exports non-asbestos brake linings to
The largest buyer markets were Russia (18%), Belarus (9%), Egypt (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 36%. Among the main buyer markets, Japan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $2.3M | 19% |
| Belarus | $1.2M | 9.5% |
| Egypt | $1.0M | 8.2% |
| Iran | $918K | 7.5% |
| Kazakhstan | $904K | 7.4% |
| Germany | $722K | 5.9% |
| Uzbekistan | $528K | 4.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $433K | 3.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $376K | 3.1% |
| Japan | $306K | 2.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.80 per kg, 32% below the world average of $5.61, 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.
Non-asbestos brake linings imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported non-asbestos brake linings worth $10.8 million (1.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were Germany (32%), Morocco (32%), India (9%). Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+168% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $3.5M | 33% |
| Morocco | $3.5M | 32% |
| India | $965K | 8.9% |
| China | $762K | 7% |
| Chile | $467K | 4.3% |
| Brazil | $261K | 2.4% |
| Poland | $224K | 2.1% |
| United States | $190K | 1.8% |
| Spain | $163K | 1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $130K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey non-asbestos brake linings exports (HS 6813.81): 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 6813.81: Brake linings and pads: with a basis of mineral substances or cellulose (other than asbestos).
Common questions
What is the value of non-asbestos brake linings exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported non-asbestos brake linings worth $12.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 154 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries buy non-asbestos brake linings from Turkey?
Russia was the largest buyer with 18% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Belarus (9%) and Egypt (8%). The top three together account for 36%, out of 131 buyer countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 326% on the year.
What is the average export price of non-asbestos brake linings per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.80 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $5.61 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of non-asbestos brake linings from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $8.2 million in 2017 to $12.3 million in 2024, an increase of 51%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $9.7 million a year.
Does Turkey also import non-asbestos brake linings?
Yes. Turkey imported $10.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, Morocco and India. That compares with exports of $12.3 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for non-asbestos brake linings?
The HS code for non-asbestos brake linings is subheading 6813.81. It sits in HS chapter 68 (stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6813 page.
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