Talc imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $16.9 million of talc in 2024 (44.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $16.9M | 44.3K t |
| 2023 | $17.0M | 41.8K t |
| 2022 | $15.5M | 43.2K t |
| 2021 | $10.3M | 28.5K t |
| 2020 | $9.6M | 33.6K t |
| 2019 | $9.3M | 27.5K t |
| 2018 | $9.4M | 30.5K t |
| 2017 | $10.5M | 32.1K t |
Where Turkey imports talc from
The largest suppliers were Finland (19%), Pakistan (18%), Italy (17%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+251% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Finland | $3.2M | 19% |
| Pakistan | $3.0M | 18% |
| Italy | $2.9M | 17% |
| Afghanistan | $2.2M | 13% |
| France | $2.0M | 12% |
| China | $842K | 5% |
| Spain | $702K | 4.2% |
| Egypt | $671K | 4% |
| Austria | $631K | 3.7% |
| United States | $301K | 1.8% |
Product types under HS 2526
| 2526.20 | Steatite: natural, crushed, powdered, whether or not roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular… | 81% |
| 2526.10 | Steatite: natural, (not crushed or powdered), whether or not roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a… | 19% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2526.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.38 per kg, close to the world average of $0.40.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Talc exports from Turkey
Exports of talc by Turkey reached $7.3 million in 2024 (12.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Italy (35%), Russia (16%), Morocco (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Ukraine grew fastest (+215% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $2.5M | 35% |
| Russia | $1.1M | 16% |
| Morocco | $607K | 8.4% |
| Netherlands | $546K | 7.5% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $440K | 6.1% |
| Israel | $311K | 4.3% |
| Romania | $296K | 4.1% |
| Ukraine | $220K | 3% |
| Dominican Republic | $215K | 3% |
| Greece | $164K | 2.3% |
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 2526: Natural steatite; whether or not roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape; talc.
Common questions
What is the value of talc imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported talc worth $16.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 44.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 188 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply talc to Turkey?
Finland was the largest supplier with 19% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by Pakistan (18%) and Italy (17%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 251% on the year.
What is the average import price of talc per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.38 per kg in 2024, 5% below the world average of $0.40 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 talc to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.5 million in 2017 to $16.9 million in 2024, an increase of 61%. The peak was 2023 at $17.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export talc?
Yes. Turkey exported $7.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, Russia and Morocco. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $9.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for talc?
The HS code for talc is heading 2526. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 2526.20 (81% of the value) and 2526.10 (19%). It sits in HS chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2526 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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