Precious metal scrap (other types) exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported precious metal scrap (other types) worth $77.8 million (1.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 16% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $156.1 million.
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 | $77.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $92.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $121.0M | 6.1K t |
| 2021 | $156.1M | 8.6K t |
| 2020 | $130.5M | 6.9K t |
| 2019 | $97.5M | 5.8K t |
| 2018 | $83.4M | 4.8K t |
| 2017 | $50.1M | 3.7K t |
Where Turkey exports precious metal scrap (other types) to
One buyer market dominates: Belgium accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+130% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $46.8M | 60% |
| Germany | $16.2M | 21% |
| Czech Republic | $10.0M | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $2.7M | 3.5% |
| South Korea | $619K | 0.8% |
| Poland | $533K | 0.7% |
| Japan | $382K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $179K | 0.2% |
| Norway | $175K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $105K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $59.50 per kg, 21% above the world average of $48.98. 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 scrap (other types) imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported precious metal scrap (other types) worth $795 thousand (1 tonnes). Most of the value came from Germany (42%), Georgia (31%), Tunisia (26%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $334K | 42% |
| Georgia | $245K | 31% |
| Tunisia | $208K | 26% |
| United States | $5K | 0.6% |
| Ireland | $2K | 0.3% |
| Kuwait | $1K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $0K | 0% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
| Lithuania | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey precious metal scrap (other types) exports (HS 7112.99): 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 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 platinum and excluding ash which contains precious metal or precious metal compounds.
Common questions
What is the value of precious metal scrap (other types) exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported precious metal scrap (other types) worth $77.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 142 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries buy precious metal scrap (other types) from Turkey?
Belgium was the largest buyer with 60% of the value ($46.8 million), followed by Germany (21%) and the Czech Republic (13%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 23 buyer countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 130% on the year.
What is the average export price of precious metal scrap (other types) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $59.50 per kg in 2024, 21% above the world average of $48.98 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of precious metal scrap (other types) from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $50.1 million in 2017 to $77.8 million in 2024, an increase of 55%. The peak was 2021 at $156.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $101.1 million a year.
Does Turkey also import precious metal scrap (other types)?
Yes. Turkey imported $795 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, Georgia and Tunisia. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $77.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for precious metal scrap (other types)?
The HS code for precious metal scrap (other types) is subheading 7112.99. 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?
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