Precious metal compound imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of precious metal compound by Turkey reached $50.5 million in 2024 (23 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 25% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $73.9 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 | $50.5M | 23 t |
| 2023 | $67.7M | 21 t |
| 2022 | $73.9M | 40 t |
| 2021 | $37.8M | 27 t |
| 2020 | $20.8M | 29 t |
| 2019 | $14.9M | 23 t |
| 2018 | $9.5M | 17 t |
| 2017 | $20.3M | 61 t |
Where Turkey imports precious metal compound from
The largest suppliers were United States (27%), Japan (23%), Ireland (11%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+94% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $13.7M | 27% |
| Japan | $11.4M | 23% |
| Ireland | $5.7M | 11% |
| China | $5.0M | 10% |
| Germany | $4.5M | 8.8% |
| India | $3.8M | 7.5% |
| Italy | $2.7M | 5.3% |
| Belgium | $897K | 1.8% |
| Netherlands | $507K | 1% |
| France | $499K | 1% |
Product types under HS 2843
| 2843.90 | Inorganic or organic compounds of precious metals, n.e.c.: amalgams | 66% |
| 2843.30 | Gold compounds | 30% |
| 2843.29 | Silver compounds: excluding silver nitrates | 1.3% |
| 2843.21 | Silver compounds: silver nitrates | 1.1% |
| 2843.10 | Colloidal precious metals: whether or not chemically defined | 1.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2843.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2,216.65 per kg, 118% above the world average of $1,016.15. 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 compound exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $19.7 million of precious metal compound in 2024 (4 tonnes). Kyrgyzstan alone took 79% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Kyrgyzstan grew fastest (+156% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kyrgyzstan | $15.6M | 79% |
| Uzbekistan | $2.0M | 10% |
| India | $394K | 2% |
| Taiwan | $361K | 1.8% |
| South Korea | $253K | 1.3% |
| Kazakhstan | $236K | 1.2% |
| Belarus | $186K | 0.9% |
| Egypt | $136K | 0.7% |
| China | $100K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $93K | 0.5% |
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 2843: Colloidal precious metals; inorganic or organic compounds of precious metals, whether or not chemically defined; amalgams of precious metals.
Common questions
What is the value of precious metal compound imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported precious metal compound worth $50.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 23 tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 177 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply precious metal compound to Turkey?
The United States was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($13.7 million), followed by Japan (23%) and Ireland (11%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 799% on the year.
What is the average import price of precious metal compound per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2,216.65 per kg in 2024, 118% above the world average of $1,016.15 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 precious metal compound to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.3 million in 2017 to $50.5 million in 2024, an increase of 149%. The peak was 2022 at $73.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export precious metal compound?
Yes. Turkey exported $19.7 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 $30.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for precious metal compound?
The HS code for precious metal compound is heading 2843. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 2843.90 (66% of the value) and 2843.30 (30%). 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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