Precious metal ore exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported precious metal ore worth $246.6 million (92.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 35% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
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 | $246.6M | 92.0K t |
| 2023 | $183.2M | 73.7K t |
| 2022 | $212.0M | 80.3K t |
| 2021 | $181.7M | 63.3K t |
| 2020 | $191.6M | 67.5K t |
| 2019 | $131.9M | 61.3K t |
| 2018 | $139.2M | 68.7K t |
| 2017 | $127.2M | 57.8K t |
Where Turkey exports precious metal ore to
China alone took 97% of it. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+33% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $238.6M | 97% |
| Malaysia | $5.1M | 2.1% |
| South Korea | $2.2M | 0.9% |
| India | $323K | 0.1% |
| Japan | $210K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $49K | 0% |
| United States | $34K | 0% |
| Germany | $12K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $10K | 0% |
| France | $2K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2616
| 2616.90 | Precious metal ores and concentrates: (excluding silver) | 85% |
| 2616.10 | Silver ores and concentrates | 15% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2616.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.68 per kg, 32% below the world average of $3.97, 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.
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 2616: Precious metal ores and concentrates.
Common questions
What is the value of precious metal ore exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported precious metal ore worth $246.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 92.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 117 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 35% on 2023.
Which countries buy precious metal ore from Turkey?
China was the largest buyer with 97% of the value ($238.6 million), followed by Malaysia (2%) and South Korea (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 33 buyer countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 965% on the year.
What is the average export price of precious metal ore per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.68 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $3.97 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 exports of precious metal ore from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $127.2 million in 2017 to $246.6 million in 2024, an increase of 94%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for precious metal ore?
The HS code for precious metal ore is heading 2616. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 2616.90 (85% of the value) and 2616.10 (15%). It sits in HS chapter 26 (ores, slag and ash). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2616 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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