Precious metal scrap exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of precious metal scrap by Turkey reached $96.4 million in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 26% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $193.2 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $96.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $131.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $132.6M | 6.2K t |
| 2021 | $193.2M | 8.8K t |
| 2020 | $148.0M | 7.2K t |
| 2019 | $107.0M | 6.0K t |
| 2018 | $92.5M | 5.0K t |
| 2017 | $71.2M | 4.2K t |
Where Turkey exports precious metal scrap to
One buyer market dominates: Belgium accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest (+46% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $48.9M | 51% |
| Germany | $26.8M | 28% |
| Czech Republic | $10.2M | 11% |
| South Korea | $4.2M | 4.3% |
| United Kingdom | $3.0M | 3.1% |
| Japan | $1.3M | 1.4% |
| Austria | $631K | 0.7% |
| Poland | $563K | 0.6% |
| United States | $309K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $179K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 7112
| 7112.99 | Waste and scrap of precious metals: waste and scrap of precious metals including metal clad with precious metals, other than that of gold and… | 81% |
| 7112.92 | Waste and scrap of precious metals: of platinum, including metal clad with platinum but excluding sweepings containing other precious metals | 19% |
| 7112.91 | Waste and scrap of precious metals: of gold, including metal clad with gold but excluding sweepings containing other precious metals | 0% |
| 7112.30 | Waste and scrap of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal: ash containing precious metal or precious metal compounds | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7112.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $63.45 per kg, 44% below the world average of $113.77, 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 scrap imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported precious metal scrap worth $3.5 million (2 tonnes). The largest suppliers were Singapore (23%), Lithuania (20%), Netherlands (17%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | $817K | 24% |
| Lithuania | $682K | 20% |
| Netherlands | $580K | 17% |
| Georgia | $513K | 15% |
| Germany | $421K | 12% |
| Tunisia | $208K | 6% |
| Poland | $155K | 4.5% |
| Sweden | $47K | 1.3% |
| United States | $35K | 1% |
| Switzerland | $16K | 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.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 7112: Waste and scrap of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal; other waste and scrap containing precious metal compounds, of a kind uses principally for the recovery of precious metal other than goods of heading 85.49.
Common questions
What is the value of precious metal scrap exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported precious metal scrap worth $96.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 170 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries buy precious metal scrap from Turkey?
Belgium was the largest buyer with 51% of the value ($48.9 million), followed by Germany (28%) and the Czech Republic (11%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 33 buyer countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 105% on the year.
What is the average export price of precious metal scrap per kg?
The average declared export value was about $63.45 per kg in 2024, 44% below the world average of $113.77 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 scrap from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $71.2 million in 2017 to $96.4 million in 2024, an increase of 35%. The peak was 2021 at $193.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import precious metal scrap?
Yes. Turkey imported $3.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Singapore, Lithuania and the Netherlands. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $93.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for precious metal scrap?
The HS code for precious metal scrap is heading 7112. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 7112.99 (81% of the value) and 7112.92 (19%). It sits in HS chapter 71 (natural, cultured pearls; precious, semi-precious stones; precious metals, metals clad with precious metal, and articles thereof; imitation jewellery; coin). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7112 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Public statistics stop at country totals. EximDataX has a direct customs feed for Turkey with shipment-level records, updated weekly, so you can see importers and exporters by name with dates, quantities and declared values. Tell us your product and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.