Pumice stone exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of pumice stone by Turkey reached $38.2 million in 2024 (425.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 124 countries. That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $38.2M | 425.4K t |
| 2023 | $38.3M | 407.4K t |
| 2022 | $38.7M | 387.9K t |
| 2021 | $45.2M | 474.0K t |
| 2020 | $29.1M | 405.1K t |
| 2019 | $29.7M | 448.6K t |
| 2018 | $25.4M | 349.9K t |
| 2017 | $23.6M | 276.5K t |
Where Turkey exports pumice stone to
Most of it went to Bangladesh (29%), China (13%), Egypt (8%). Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | $11.0M | 29% |
| China | $4.9M | 13% |
| Egypt | $3.2M | 8.3% |
| Iraq | $2.6M | 6.9% |
| Pakistan | $2.4M | 6.3% |
| Tunisia | $1.4M | 3.7% |
| France | $1.2M | 3.1% |
| United Kingdom | $886K | 2.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $827K | 2.2% |
| Vietnam | $804K | 2.1% |
Product types under HS 2513
| 2513.10 | Pumice stone, whether or not heat treated | 82% |
| 2513.20 | Emery, natural corundum, natural garnet and other natural abrasives, whether or not heat-treated | 18% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2513.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.09 per kg, 44% below the world average of $0.16, 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.
Pumice stone imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported pumice stone worth $1.1 million (3.0 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: China accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+188% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $652K | 57% |
| Malaysia | $157K | 14% |
| United States | $59K | 5.1% |
| India | $58K | 5.1% |
| Greece | $56K | 4.9% |
| France | $48K | 4.2% |
| Iran | $38K | 3.3% |
| Germany | $21K | 1.9% |
| Netherlands | $16K | 1.4% |
| Italy | $10K | 0.9% |
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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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 2513: Pumice stone; emery; natural corundum, natural garnet and other natural abrasives, whether or not heat treated.
Common questions
What is the value of pumice stone exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported pumice stone worth $38.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 425.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 124 countries worldwide, with 10% of world exports. The value was down 0% on 2023.
Which countries buy pumice stone from Turkey?
Bangladesh was the largest buyer with 29% of the value ($11.0 million), followed by China (13%) and Egypt (8%). The top three together account for 50%, out of 108 buyer countries in total. Iraq grew fastest among the top ten, up 212% on the year.
What is the average export price of pumice stone per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.09 per kg in 2024, 44% below the world average of $0.16 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 pumice stone from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $23.6 million in 2017 to $38.2 million in 2024, an increase of 62%. The peak was 2021 at $45.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import pumice stone?
Yes. Turkey imported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Malaysia and the United States. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $37.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for pumice stone?
The HS code for pumice stone is heading 2513. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 2513.10 (82% of the value) and 2513.20 (18%). It sits in HS chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2513 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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