Radioactive element imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $39.3 million of radioactive element in 2024 (80 tonnes). Value rose 8% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $39.3M | 80 t |
| 2023 | $36.4M | 26 t |
| 2022 | $24.4M | 33 t |
| 2021 | $25.9M | 9 t |
| 2020 | $20.7M | 13 t |
| 2019 | $21.3M | 12 t |
| 2018 | $20.5M | 17 t |
| 2017 | $21.1M | 15 t |
Where Turkey imports radioactive element from
The largest suppliers were Belgium (26%), South Africa (20%), Netherlands (18%). Among the main suppliers, Russia grew fastest (+183% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $10.3M | 26% |
| South Africa | $7.7M | 20% |
| Netherlands | $7.1M | 18% |
| United States | $4.0M | 10% |
| Canada | $2.4M | 6% |
| Australia | $2.1M | 5.3% |
| Russia | $1.6M | 4.2% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 2.9% |
| France | $603K | 1.5% |
| Poland | $595K | 1.5% |
Product types under HS 2844
| 2844.40 | Radioactive elements, isotopes, compounds, n.e.c. in heading no. 2844 alloys, dispersions (including cermets), ceramic products and mixtures… | 91% |
| 2844.30 | Uranium: depleted in U235, thorium, their compounds, alloys, dispersions (including cermets), ceramic products and mixtures containing uranium… | 9.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2844.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $492.93 per kg, 75% above the world average of $282.19. 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.
Radioactive element exports from Turkey
Exports of radioactive element by Turkey reached $38.9 million in 2024 (80 tonnes). Most of it went to United States (16%), Finland (15%), Germany (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 44%. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+307% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $6.4M | 16% |
| Finland | $5.7M | 15% |
| Germany | $5.0M | 13% |
| China | $4.1M | 10% |
| Algeria | $1.9M | 4.8% |
| India | $1.6M | 4.2% |
| Colombia | $1.5M | 3.9% |
| Netherlands | $1.0M | 2.6% |
| Georgia | $914K | 2.4% |
| Mexico | $863K | 2.2% |
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 2844: Radioactive chemical elements and radioactive isotopes (including the fissile or fertile chemical elements and isotopes); and their compounds; mixtures and residues containing these products.
Common questions
What is the value of radioactive element imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported radioactive element worth $39.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 80 tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 160 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply radioactive element to Turkey?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($10.3 million), followed by South Africa (20%) and the Netherlands (18%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Russia grew fastest among the top ten, up 183% on the year.
What is the average import price of radioactive element per kg?
The average declared import value was about $492.93 per kg in 2024, 75% above the world average of $282.19 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 radioactive element to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $21.1 million in 2017 to $39.3 million in 2024, an increase of 86%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export radioactive element?
Yes. Turkey exported $38.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Finland and Germany. That compares with imports of $39.3 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for radioactive element?
The HS code for radioactive element is heading 2844. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 2844.40 (91% of the value) and 2844.30 (9%). It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2844 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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