Porcelain household articles imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of porcelain household articles by Turkey reached $3.4 million in 2024 (685 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 304% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.4M | 685 t |
| 2023 | $851K | 56 t |
| 2022 | $1.0M | 146 t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 113 t |
| 2020 | $840K | 123 t |
| 2019 | $707K | 84 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 202 t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 322 t |
Where Turkey imports porcelain household articles from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 93% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+493% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.2M | 93% |
| France | $70K | 2% |
| Italy | $33K | 1% |
| India | $31K | 0.9% |
| Iran | $29K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $14K | 0.4% |
| Portugal | $8K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $6K | 0.2% |
| Poland | $6K | 0.2% |
| Thailand | $5K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.02 per kg, close to the world average of $4.65.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Porcelain household articles exports from Turkey
Exports of porcelain household articles by Turkey reached $2.8 million in 2024 (550 tonnes). It ranks 10th of 164 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (17%), United Arab Emirates (11%), Lebanon (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 33%. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+129% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $481K | 17% |
| United Arab Emirates | $303K | 11% |
| Lebanon | $158K | 5.6% |
| Germany | $158K | 5.6% |
| Cyprus | $122K | 4.3% |
| United States | $106K | 3.7% |
| Iraq | $99K | 3.5% |
| Kazakhstan | $87K | 3.1% |
| France | $86K | 3% |
| Ireland | $81K | 2.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey porcelain household articles imports (HS 6911.90): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 6911.90: Household and toilet articles: n.e.c. in heading no. 6911, of porcelain or china.
Common questions
What is the value of porcelain household articles imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported porcelain household articles worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 685 tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 218 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 304% on 2023.
Which countries supply porcelain household articles to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 93% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by France (2%) and Italy (1%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 650% on the year.
What is the average import price of porcelain household articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.02 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $4.65 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of porcelain household articles to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, an increase of 77%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.4 million a year.
Does Turkey also export porcelain household articles?
Yes. Turkey exported $2.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Lebanon. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $606 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for porcelain household articles?
The HS code for porcelain household articles is subheading 6911.90. It sits in HS chapter 69 (ceramic products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6911 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
EximDataX has a direct customs feed for Turkey, so the importers and exporters behind these totals are visible by name, shipment by shipment. Ask for a live look at your product.
Same product, other countries
World porcelain household articles trade: top importers and exporters
More trade data for Turkey
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.