Quartzite blocks exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $14.1 million of quartzite blocks in 2024 (143.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 116 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 10% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $27.2 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 | $14.1M | 143.2K t |
| 2023 | $15.8M | 150.9K t |
| 2022 | $27.2M | 172.5K t |
| 2021 | $19.8M | 107.6K t |
| 2020 | $11.5M | 105.1K t |
| 2019 | $7.4M | 101.6K t |
| 2018 | $9.0M | 113.8K t |
| 2017 | $4.3M | 47.3K t |
Where Turkey exports quartzite blocks to
One buyer market dominates: Iceland accounted for 85% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iceland | $12.1M | 85% |
| Georgia | $1.9M | 14% |
| Italy | $86K | 0.6% |
| United States | $19K | 0.1% |
| Canada | $7K | 0.1% |
| Mauritania | $7K | 0.1% |
| Iraq | $6K | 0% |
| Serbia | $6K | 0% |
| Russia | $5K | 0% |
| Cyprus | $5K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.10 per kg, 23% below the world average of $0.13, 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.
Quartzite blocks imports to Turkey
Imports of quartzite blocks by Turkey reached $215 thousand in 2024 (62 tonnes). One supplier dominates: Italy accounted for 65% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $140K | 65% |
| Brazil | $39K | 18% |
| Portugal | $12K | 5.5% |
| Spain | $11K | 5.3% |
| India | $11K | 5.2% |
| Guinea | $2K | 0.9% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $0K | 0.1% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
| Romania | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey quartzite blocks exports (HS 2506.20): 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 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.
Common questions
What is the value of quartzite blocks exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported quartzite blocks worth $14.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 143.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 116 countries worldwide, with 5% of world exports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries buy quartzite blocks from Turkey?
Iceland was the largest buyer with 85% of the value ($12.1 million), followed by Georgia (14%) and Italy (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 21 buyer countries in total. Cyprus grew fastest among the top ten, up 837% on the year.
What is the average export price of quartzite blocks per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.10 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $0.13 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of quartzite blocks from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $4.3 million in 2017 to $14.1 million in 2024, an increase of 226%. The peak was 2022 at $27.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.6 million a year.
Does Turkey also import quartzite blocks?
Yes. Turkey imported $215 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Italy, Brazil and Portugal. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $13.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for quartzite blocks?
The HS code for quartzite blocks is subheading 2506.20. 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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