Refractory mortar exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported refractory mortar worth $117.6 million (231.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 129 countries for exports of this product. That is 9% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average.
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 | $117.6M | 231.4K t |
| 2023 | $107.5M | 168.7K t |
| 2022 | $103.2M | 204.8K t |
| 2021 | $88.1M | 226.4K t |
| 2020 | $72.5M | 179.8K t |
| 2019 | $71.2M | 172.2K t |
| 2018 | $84.8M | 186.2K t |
| 2017 | $67.9M | 167.7K t |
Where Turkey exports refractory mortar to
Most of it went to Algeria (16%), India (13%), Egypt (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 39%. Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+314% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | $18.8M | 16% |
| India | $15.8M | 14% |
| Egypt | $11.7M | 10% |
| Saudi Arabia | $10.5M | 8.9% |
| Russia | $7.6M | 6.5% |
| Iraq | $6.0M | 5.1% |
| United States | $4.3M | 3.7% |
| Azerbaijan | $4.2M | 3.6% |
| United Kingdom | $3.9M | 3.4% |
| Oman | $2.1M | 1.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.51 per kg, 30% below the world average of $0.73, 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.
Refractory mortar imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported refractory mortar worth $84.6 million (76.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 217 countries for imports of this product. Most of the value came from Poland (18%), Germany (17%), France (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 48%. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+50% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $15.1M | 18% |
| Germany | $14.6M | 17% |
| France | $10.8M | 13% |
| Austria | $10.6M | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $7.6M | 9% |
| China | $7.6M | 9% |
| Spain | $4.0M | 4.7% |
| Italy | $3.4M | 4.1% |
| Slovenia | $2.9M | 3.5% |
| Netherlands | $2.6M | 3.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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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 3816: Refractory cements, mortars, concretes and similar compositions, including dolomite ramming mix, other than products of heading 38.01.
Common questions
What is the value of refractory mortar exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported refractory mortar worth $117.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 231.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 129 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries buy refractory mortar from Turkey?
Algeria was the largest buyer with 16% of the value ($18.8 million), followed by India (13%) and Egypt (10%). The top three together account for 39%, out of 125 buyer countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 314% on the year.
What is the average export price of refractory mortar per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.51 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $0.73 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 refractory mortar from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $67.9 million in 2017 to $117.6 million in 2024, an increase of 73%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import refractory mortar?
Yes. Turkey imported $84.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Poland, Germany and France. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $33.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for refractory mortar?
The HS code for refractory mortar is heading 3816. In Turkey all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 3816.00. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3816 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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