Rare gases excluding argon imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported rare gases excluding argon worth $22.5 million (320 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 14% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $22.5M | 320 t |
| 2023 | $26.1M | 183 t |
| 2022 | $21.1M | 256 t |
| 2021 | $13.8M | 156 t |
| 2020 | $20.0M | 303 t |
| 2019 | $12.0M | 183 t |
| 2018 | $11.3M | 206 t |
| 2017 | $10.7M | 208 t |
Where Turkey imports rare gases excluding argon from
The largest suppliers were Russia (25%), Germany (23%), Qatar (18%). Among the main suppliers, Russia grew fastest (+332% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $5.6M | 25% |
| Germany | $5.2M | 23% |
| Qatar | $4.1M | 18% |
| Algeria | $3.1M | 14% |
| United States | $1.4M | 6.4% |
| France | $1.4M | 6.1% |
| Mauritania | $708K | 3.2% |
| Italy | $516K | 2.3% |
| United Kingdom | $101K | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $87K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $70.32 per kg, close to the world average of $70.01.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Rare gases excluding argon exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $8.7 million of rare gases excluding argon in 2024 (60 tonnes). Most of it went to Romania (16%), Iraq (14%), Iran (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 40%. Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
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The shipment records behind Turkey rare gases excluding argon imports (HS 2804.29): 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 2804.29: Gases, rare: other than argon.
Common questions
What is the value of rare gases excluding argon imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported rare gases excluding argon worth $22.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 320 tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 191 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply rare gases excluding argon to Turkey?
Russia was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($5.6 million), followed by Germany (23%) and Qatar (18%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 392% on the year.
What is the average import price of rare gases excluding argon per kg?
The average declared import value was about $70.32 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $70.01 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of rare gases excluding argon to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.7 million in 2017 to $22.5 million in 2024, an increase of 110%. The peak was 2023 at $26.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.2 million a year.
Does Turkey also export rare gases excluding argon?
Yes. Turkey exported $8.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Romania, Iraq and Iran. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $13.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for rare gases excluding argon?
The HS code for rare gases excluding argon is subheading 2804.29. 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 2804 page.
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