Precious metal ore (other) exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $210.1 million of precious metal ore (other) in 2024 (73.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is 21% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $210.1M | 73.4K t |
| 2023 | $173.6M | 69.1K t |
| 2022 | $172.2M | 60.3K t |
| 2021 | $177.3M | 61.2K t |
| 2020 | $190.9M | 67.3K t |
| 2019 | $131.3M | 61.1K t |
| 2018 | $139.0M | 68.5K t |
| 2017 | $126.7M | 57.2K t |
Where Turkey exports precious metal ore (other) to
China alone took 96% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $202.3M | 96% |
| Malaysia | $5.1M | 2.4% |
| South Korea | $2.2M | 1.1% |
| India | $323K | 0.2% |
| Japan | $210K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $7K | 0% |
| Germany | $2K | 0% |
| Sweden | $0K | 0% |
| Malta | $0K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.86 per kg, 32% below the world average of $4.21, 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.
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The shipment records behind Turkey precious metal ore (other) exports (HS 2616.90): 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 2616.90: Precious metal ores and concentrates: (excluding silver).
Common questions
What is the value of precious metal ore (other) exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported precious metal ore (other) worth $210.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 73.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 114 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries buy precious metal ore (other) from Turkey?
China was the largest buyer with 96% of the value ($202.3 million), followed by Malaysia (2%) and South Korea (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 10 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 (other) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.86 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $4.21 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of precious metal ore (other) from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $126.7 million in 2017 to $210.1 million in 2024, an increase of 66%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $165.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for precious metal ore (other)?
The HS code for precious metal ore (other) is subheading 2616.90. 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?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Turkey. Tell us your product to see it live.
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