Precious metal catalysts imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of precious metal catalysts by Turkey reached $66.8 million in 2024 (732 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 41% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $129.1 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 | $66.8M | 732 t |
| 2023 | $113.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $107.6M | 997 t |
| 2021 | $129.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $82.9M | 408 t |
| 2019 | $46.0M | 585 t |
| 2018 | $22.1M | 250 t |
| 2017 | $29.7M | 302 t |
Where Turkey imports precious metal catalysts from
The largest suppliers were Germany (46%), South Africa (17%), France (9%). Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+303% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $30.7M | 46% |
| South Africa | $11.6M | 17% |
| France | $5.9M | 8.9% |
| Spain | $5.6M | 8.4% |
| South Korea | $4.5M | 6.7% |
| Italy | $2.6M | 3.9% |
| Poland | $2.3M | 3.5% |
| United States | $1.4M | 2.2% |
| China | $809K | 1.2% |
| India | $612K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $91.23 per kg, 21% below the world average of $115.03, 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.
Precious metal catalysts exports from Turkey
Exports of precious metal catalysts by Turkey reached $6.9 million in 2024 (65 tonnes). Kazakhstan alone took 62% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+767% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kazakhstan | $4.3M | 62% |
| Germany | $981K | 14% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $918K | 13% |
| India | $473K | 6.8% |
| Italy | $97K | 1.4% |
| Australia | $75K | 1.1% |
| Latvia | $38K | 0.6% |
| United States | $24K | 0.3% |
| Poland | $14K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $14K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey precious metal catalysts imports (HS 3815.12): 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 3815.12: Catalysts, supported: reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic preparations, with precious metal or precious metal compounds as the active substance, n.e.c. or included.
Common questions
What is the value of precious metal catalysts imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported precious metal catalysts worth $66.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 732 tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 135 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply precious metal catalysts to Turkey?
Germany was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($30.7 million), followed by South Africa (17%) and France (9%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 303% on the year.
What is the average import price of precious metal catalysts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $91.23 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $115.03 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 catalysts to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $29.7 million in 2017 to $66.8 million in 2024, an increase of 124%. The peak was 2021 at $129.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $74.6 million a year.
Does Turkey also export precious metal catalysts?
Yes. Turkey exported $6.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kazakhstan, Germany and Kyrgyzstan. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $59.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for precious metal catalysts?
The HS code for precious metal catalysts is subheading 3815.12. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3815 page.
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