Precious metal amalgams imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of precious metal amalgams by Turkey reached $33.6 million in 2024 (7 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 41% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $70.1 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 | $33.6M | 7 t |
| 2023 | $56.9M | 8 t |
| 2022 | $70.1M | 24 t |
| 2021 | $30.7M | 7 t |
| 2020 | $11.4M | 3 t |
| 2019 | $8.7M | 5 t |
| 2018 | $6.9M | 5 t |
| 2017 | $6.4M | 9 t |
Where Turkey imports precious metal amalgams from
The largest suppliers were Japan (34%), Ireland (17%), China (15%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+95% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $11.4M | 34% |
| Ireland | $5.7M | 17% |
| China | $5.0M | 15% |
| Germany | $3.4M | 10% |
| India | $3.0M | 8.9% |
| Italy | $2.2M | 6.5% |
| Belgium | $662K | 2% |
| Netherlands | $500K | 1.5% |
| France | $466K | 1.4% |
| Argentina | $465K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4,728.63 per kg, 25% above the world average of $3,778.27. 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.
Precious metal amalgams exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $18.7 million of precious metal amalgams in 2024 (2 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Kyrgyzstan accounted for 84% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Kyrgyzstan grew fastest (+156% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kyrgyzstan | $15.6M | 84% |
| Uzbekistan | $2.0M | 11% |
| India | $359K | 1.9% |
| Belarus | $186K | 1% |
| Kazakhstan | $186K | 1% |
| Egypt | $124K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $63K | 0.3% |
| Iran | $54K | 0.3% |
| United States | $40K | 0.2% |
| Greece | $19K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey precious metal amalgams imports (HS 2843.90): 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 2843.90: Inorganic or organic compounds of precious metals, n.e.c.: amalgams.
Common questions
What is the value of precious metal amalgams imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported precious metal amalgams worth $33.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7 tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 144 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply precious metal amalgams to Turkey?
Japan was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($11.4 million), followed by Ireland (17%) and China (15%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 95% on the year.
What is the average import price of precious metal amalgams per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4,728.63 per kg in 2024, 25% above the world average of $3,778.27 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of precious metal amalgams to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.4 million in 2017 to $33.6 million in 2024, an increase of 428%. The peak was 2022 at $70.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $28.1 million a year.
Does Turkey also export precious metal amalgams?
Yes. Turkey exported $18.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and India. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $14.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for precious metal amalgams?
The HS code for precious metal amalgams is subheading 2843.90. 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 2843 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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