Stable isotope imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of stable isotope by Turkey reached $3.3 million in 2024 (2 tonnes). That is 35% more than in 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 | $3.3M | 2 t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 1 t |
| 2022 | $1.2M | 1 t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 1 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 1 t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 1 t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 1 t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 1 t |
Where Turkey imports stable isotope from
The largest suppliers were Russia (40%), China (24%), Switzerland (9%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $1.3M | 40% |
| China | $798K | 24% |
| Switzerland | $288K | 8.7% |
| Germany | $259K | 7.8% |
| United States | $233K | 7% |
| Israel | $187K | 5.6% |
| Iran | $79K | 2.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $58K | 1.8% |
| Canada | $54K | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $6K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 2845
| 2845.90 | Isotopes (excluding those of heading no. 2844): compounds, inorganic or organic, of such isotopes, whether or not chemically defined | 100% |
| 2845.10 | Heavy water (deuterium oxide) | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2845.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1,840.28 per kg, close to the world average of $2,068.07.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Stable isotope exports from Turkey
Exports of stable isotope by Turkey reached $277 thousand in 2024 (0 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Iraq (35%), United Arab Emirates (29%), Kuwait (16%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+575% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $96K | 35% |
| United Arab Emirates | $81K | 29% |
| Kuwait | $45K | 16% |
| Pakistan | $18K | 6.5% |
| United States | $16K | 5.8% |
| Mauritius | $13K | 4.6% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0.7% |
| Cyprus | $1K | 0.4% |
| China | $1K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0.3% |
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 2845: Isotopes other than those of heading no. 2844; compounds, inorganic or organic, of such isotopes, whether or not chemically defined.
Common questions
What is the value of stable isotope imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported stable isotope worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2 tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 155 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply stable isotope to Turkey?
Russia was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by China (24%) and Switzerland (9%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Russia grew fastest among the top ten, up 238% on the year.
What is the average import price of stable isotope per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1,840.28 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $2,068.07 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 stable isotope to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, an increase of 77%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export stable isotope?
Yes. Turkey exported $277 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iraq, the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for stable isotope?
The HS code for stable isotope is heading 2845. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 2845.90 (99% of the value) and 2845.10 (1%). 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 2845 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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