Quartz exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported quartz worth $50.4 million (399.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 139 countries for exports of this product. That is 10% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $116.0 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 | $50.4M | 399.5K t |
| 2023 | $56.0M | 408.9K t |
| 2022 | $116.0M | 696.4K t |
| 2021 | $105.1M | 640.3K t |
| 2020 | $85.3M | 491.7K t |
| 2019 | $91.5M | 626.4K t |
| 2018 | $87.3M | 602.6K t |
| 2017 | $86.5M | 536.7K t |
Where Turkey exports quartz to
The largest buyer markets were Iceland (40%), United States (23%), Spain (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Georgia grew fastest (+35% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iceland | $20.2M | 40% |
| United States | $11.4M | 23% |
| Spain | $4.5M | 8.9% |
| Georgia | $3.1M | 6.1% |
| Singapore | $1.8M | 3.5% |
| Israel | $1.5M | 2.9% |
| South Korea | $1.2M | 2.3% |
| Russia | $1.1M | 2.1% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 2.1% |
| Italy | $835K | 1.7% |
Product types under HS 2506
| 2506.10 | Quartz: other than natural sands | 72% |
| 2506.20 | Quartzite: whether or not roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape | 28% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2506.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.13 per kg, 38% below the world average of $0.21, 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.
Quartz imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported quartz worth $661 thousand (1.3 thousand tonnes). Germany alone supplied 52% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+262% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $346K | 52% |
| Italy | $140K | 21% |
| Spain | $62K | 9.4% |
| Brazil | $39K | 5.9% |
| India | $17K | 2.6% |
| China | $17K | 2.6% |
| Portugal | $12K | 1.8% |
| United States | $11K | 1.6% |
| France | $7K | 1.1% |
| Netherlands | $3K | 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.
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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 2506: Quartz; (other than natural sands), quartzite, whether or not roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape.
Common questions
What is the value of quartz exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported quartz worth $50.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 399.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 139 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries buy quartz from Turkey?
Iceland was the largest buyer with 40% of the value ($20.2 million), followed by the United States (23%) and Spain (9%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 88 buyer countries in total. Georgia grew fastest among the top ten, up 35% on the year.
What is the average export price of quartz per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.13 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $0.21 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 quartz from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $86.5 million in 2017 to $50.4 million in 2024, a fall of 42%. The peak was 2022 at $116.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import quartz?
Yes. Turkey imported $661 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, Italy and Spain. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $49.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for quartz?
The HS code for quartz is heading 2506. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 2506.10 (72% of the value) and 2506.20 (28%). 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 2506 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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