Standard zinc ingots imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of standard zinc ingots by Turkey reached $517.9 million in 2024 (174.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 107 countries for imports of this product. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $774.1 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 | $517.9M | 174.9K t |
| 2023 | $510.9M | 187.5K t |
| 2022 | $774.1M | 225.1K t |
| 2021 | $648.1M | 222.0K t |
| 2020 | $422.8M | 179.9K t |
| 2019 | $489.1M | 188.6K t |
| 2018 | $519.0M | 170.1K t |
| 2017 | $510.2M | 172.3K t |
Where Turkey imports standard zinc ingots from
Most of the value came from Iran (47%), Spain (21%), Uzbekistan (9%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+678% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | $245.3M | 47% |
| Spain | $106.7M | 21% |
| Uzbekistan | $44.6M | 8.6% |
| Netherlands | $43.7M | 8.4% |
| Bulgaria | $20.8M | 4% |
| Brazil | $12.4M | 2.4% |
| Mexico | $11.4M | 2.2% |
| South Korea | $10.9M | 2.1% |
| Belgium | $8.1M | 1.6% |
| India | $6.4M | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.96 per kg, close to the world average of $2.94.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Standard zinc ingots exports from Turkey
Exports of standard zinc ingots by Turkey reached $16.3 million in 2024 (4.9 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Ukraine (20%), Russia (12%), Algeria (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%. Among the main buyer markets, Taiwan grew fastest (+85% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | $3.2M | 20% |
| Russia | $2.0M | 12% |
| Algeria | $1.9M | 12% |
| Kazakhstan | $1.6M | 9.9% |
| Taiwan | $1.4M | 8.4% |
| Italy | $1.2M | 7.2% |
| Malaysia | $957K | 5.9% |
| Morocco | $885K | 5.5% |
| Thailand | $827K | 5.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $690K | 4.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey standard zinc ingots imports (HS 7901.12): 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 7901.12: Zinc: unwrought, (not alloyed), containing by weight less than 99.99% of zinc.
Common questions
What is the value of standard zinc ingots imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported standard zinc ingots worth $517.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 174.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 107 countries worldwide, with 15% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply standard zinc ingots to Turkey?
Iran was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($245.3 million), followed by Spain (21%) and Uzbekistan (9%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 694% on the year.
What is the average import price of standard zinc ingots per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.96 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.94 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of standard zinc ingots to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $510.2 million in 2017 to $517.9 million in 2024, an increase of 2%. The peak was 2022 at $774.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $549.0 million a year.
Does Turkey also export standard zinc ingots?
Yes. Turkey exported $16.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ukraine, Russia and Algeria. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $501.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for standard zinc ingots?
The HS code for standard zinc ingots is subheading 7901.12. It sits in HS chapter 79 (zinc and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7901 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Turkey. Tell us your product to see it live.
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