Pure aluminium ingots imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $2.70 billion of pure aluminium ingots in 2024 (1.07 million tonnes). It ranks 4th of 155 countries for imports of this product. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $3.60 billion.
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 | $2.70B | 1.07M t |
| 2023 | $2.77B | 1.15M t |
| 2022 | $3.45B | 1.23M t |
| 2021 | $3.60B | 1.41M t |
| 2020 | $1.31B | 793.1K t |
| 2019 | $1.54B | 778.0K t |
| 2018 | $1.69B | 859.9K t |
| 2017 | $1.79B | 832.4K t |
Where Turkey imports pure aluminium ingots from
The largest suppliers were United Arab Emirates (24%), Russia (18%), Iran (16%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+702% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $644.0M | 24% |
| Russia | $485.1M | 18% |
| Iran | $419.8M | 16% |
| India | $396.1M | 15% |
| Kazakhstan | $240.4M | 8.9% |
| Malaysia | $239.5M | 8.9% |
| Tajikistan | $127.1M | 4.7% |
| Oman | $55.1M | 2% |
| South Africa | $23.3M | 0.9% |
| Azerbaijan | $23.1M | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.53 per kg, close to the world average of $2.52.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pure aluminium ingots exports from Turkey
Exports of pure aluminium ingots by Turkey reached $69.5 million in 2024 (30.1 thousand tonnes). Greece alone took 59% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Ukraine grew fastest (+110% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Greece | $40.8M | 59% |
| Egypt | $4.9M | 7% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $4.6M | 6.7% |
| China | $4.1M | 6% |
| Canada | $4.1M | 5.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.4M | 4.9% |
| Ukraine | $2.1M | 3.1% |
| Vietnam | $716K | 1% |
| Bulgaria | $632K | 0.9% |
| Spain | $575K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey pure aluminium ingots imports (HS 7601.10): 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 7601.10: Aluminium: unwrought, (not alloyed).
Common questions
What is the value of pure aluminium ingots imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported pure aluminium ingots worth $2.70 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.07 million tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 155 countries worldwide, with 7% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply pure aluminium ingots to Turkey?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($644.0 million), followed by Russia (18%) and Iran (16%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 702% on the year.
What is the average import price of pure aluminium ingots per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.53 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.52 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of pure aluminium ingots to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.79 billion in 2017 to $2.70 billion in 2024, an increase of 51%. The peak was 2021 at $3.60 billion. Over 8 years the average was $2.36 billion a year.
Does Turkey also export pure aluminium ingots?
Yes. Turkey exported $69.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Greece, Egypt and Bosnia Herzegovina. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $2.63 billion a year.
What is the HS code for pure aluminium ingots?
The HS code for pure aluminium ingots is subheading 7601.10. It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7601 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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