Silicon metal imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported silicon metal worth $28.5 million (16.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 19% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $40.0 million.
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 | $28.5M | 16.7K t |
| 2023 | $35.1M | 14.8K t |
| 2022 | $40.0M | 11.0K t |
| 2021 | $35.7M | 14.5K t |
| 2020 | $16.4M | 10.0K t |
| 2019 | $18.5M | 11.7K t |
| 2018 | $25.1M | 13.8K t |
| 2017 | $18.7M | 11.4K t |
Where Turkey imports silicon metal from
China alone supplied 60% of it. Among the main suppliers, Iran grew fastest (+123% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $17.2M | 60% |
| Iran | $5.7M | 20% |
| Kazakhstan | $2.5M | 8.9% |
| Russia | $2.0M | 7.2% |
| South Africa | $701K | 2.5% |
| France | $116K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $69K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $66K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $40K | 0.1% |
| Brazil | $39K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.70 per kg, 32% below the world average of $2.50, 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.
Silicon metal exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported silicon metal worth $2.5 million (1.2 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Romania (33%), Ukraine (15%), Azerbaijan (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Taiwan grew fastest (+262% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Romania | $831K | 33% |
| Ukraine | $381K | 15% |
| Azerbaijan | $366K | 15% |
| Italy | $257K | 10% |
| Albania | $164K | 6.5% |
| Taiwan | $137K | 5.4% |
| Netherlands | $106K | 4.2% |
| Uzbekistan | $72K | 2.9% |
| Tajikistan | $55K | 2.2% |
| Algeria | $33K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey silicon metal imports (HS 2804.69): 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 2804.69: Silicon: containing by weight less than 99.99% of silicon.
Common questions
What is the value of silicon metal imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported silicon metal worth $28.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 161 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply silicon metal to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($17.2 million), followed by Iran (20%) and Kazakhstan (9%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Iran grew fastest among the top ten, up 123% on the year.
What is the average import price of silicon metal per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.70 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $2.50 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of silicon metal to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18.7 million in 2017 to $28.5 million in 2024, an increase of 53%. The peak was 2022 at $40.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $27.3 million a year.
Does Turkey also export silicon metal?
Yes. Turkey exported $2.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Romania, Ukraine and Azerbaijan. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $26.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for silicon metal?
The HS code for silicon metal is subheading 2804.69. 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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