Silicon dioxide exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of silicon dioxide by Turkey reached $53.4 million in 2024 (36.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is 12% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $53.4M | 36.9K t |
| 2023 | $47.6M | 30.5K t |
| 2022 | $55.7M | 38.2K t |
| 2021 | $35.9M | 32.0K t |
| 2020 | $26.9M | 19.5K t |
| 2019 | $42.0M | 31.1K t |
| 2018 | $43.9M | 33.7K t |
| 2017 | $36.1M | 33.7K t |
Where Turkey exports silicon dioxide to
Most of it went to Romania (30%), Belgium (19%), Poland (11%). Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+300% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Romania | $16.1M | 30% |
| Belgium | $10.0M | 19% |
| Poland | $5.9M | 11% |
| Serbia | $4.6M | 8.7% |
| Italy | $3.6M | 6.8% |
| Hungary | $2.9M | 5.5% |
| India | $2.2M | 4.1% |
| Russia | $2.1M | 3.9% |
| Iran | $1.7M | 3.3% |
| Egypt | $1.2M | 2.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.45 per kg, close to the world average of $1.33.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Silicon dioxide imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $49.5 million of silicon dioxide in 2024 (24.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were China (28%), Germany (27%), Poland (12%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+75% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $13.9M | 28% |
| Germany | $13.5M | 27% |
| Poland | $6.1M | 12% |
| India | $2.9M | 5.8% |
| France | $2.9M | 5.8% |
| Italy | $2.0M | 4.1% |
| Belgium | $2.0M | 4% |
| Finland | $1.6M | 3.2% |
| United Kingdom | $1.5M | 3% |
| South Korea | $987K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey silicon dioxide exports (HS 2811.22): 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 2811.22: Silicon dioxide.
Common questions
What is the value of silicon dioxide exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported silicon dioxide worth $53.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 36.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 129 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries buy silicon dioxide from Turkey?
Romania was the largest buyer with 30% of the value ($16.1 million), followed by Belgium (19%) and Poland (11%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 90 buyer countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 300% on the year.
What is the average export price of silicon dioxide per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.45 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $1.33 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of silicon dioxide from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $36.1 million in 2017 to $53.4 million in 2024, an increase of 48%. The peak was 2022 at $55.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $42.7 million a year.
Does Turkey also import silicon dioxide?
Yes. Turkey imported $49.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Germany and Poland. That compares with exports of $53.4 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for silicon dioxide?
The HS code for silicon dioxide is subheading 2811.22. 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 2811 page.
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