Prepared explosive imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $19.1 million of prepared explosive in 2024 (469 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 44% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 41% a year on average.
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 | $19.1M | 469 t |
| 2023 | $13.3M | 238 t |
| 2022 | $17.5M | 507 t |
| 2021 | $8.3M | 162 t |
| 2020 | $4.4M | 101 t |
| 2019 | $8.1M | 123 t |
| 2018 | $4.6M | 148 t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 211 t |
Where Turkey imports prepared explosive from
One supplier dominates: United States accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+112% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $12.4M | 65% |
| Serbia | $2.1M | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $1.6M | 8.6% |
| China | $1.6M | 8.1% |
| Pakistan | $457K | 2.4% |
| Germany | $410K | 2.2% |
| Montenegro | $175K | 0.9% |
| Czech Republic | $113K | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $111K | 0.6% |
| Romania | $80K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $40.72 per kg, 1013% above the world average of $3.66. 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.
Prepared explosive exports from Turkey
Exports of prepared explosive by Turkey reached $17.9 million in 2024 (11.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Spain (22%), Azerbaijan (19%), Liberia (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $3.9M | 22% |
| Azerbaijan | $3.3M | 19% |
| Liberia | $3.3M | 19% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $2.5M | 14% |
| Georgia | $1.3M | 7.3% |
| Montenegro | $1.1M | 5.9% |
| Albania | $1.0M | 5.6% |
| Bulgaria | $928K | 5.2% |
| Armenia | $445K | 2.5% |
| Cyprus | $84K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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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 3602: Prepared explosives, other than propellent powders.
Common questions
What is the value of prepared explosive imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported prepared explosive worth $19.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 469 tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 171 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 44% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared explosive to Turkey?
The United States was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($12.4 million), followed by Serbia (11%) and the United Kingdom (9%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 112% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared explosive per kg?
The average declared import value was about $40.72 per kg in 2024, 1013% above the world average of $3.66 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 prepared explosive to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $19.1 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export prepared explosive?
Yes. Turkey exported $17.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Spain, Azerbaijan and Liberia. That compares with imports of $19.1 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for prepared explosive?
The HS code for prepared explosive is heading 3602. In Turkey all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 3602.00. It sits in HS chapter 36 (explosives; pyrotechnic products; matches; pyrophoric alloys; certain combustible preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3602 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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