Technical ceramic laboratory wares imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of technical ceramic laboratory wares by Turkey reached $28.4 million in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 10% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $28.4M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $31.4M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $30.4M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $33.9M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $19.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $13.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $12.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $12.3M | 2.5K t |
Where Turkey imports technical ceramic laboratory wares from
Germany alone supplied 51% of it. Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+344% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $14.4M | 51% |
| China | $3.4M | 12% |
| United States | $2.8M | 10% |
| South Korea | $1.4M | 4.9% |
| Austria | $1.3M | 4.7% |
| Poland | $1.3M | 4.5% |
| United Kingdom | $577K | 2% |
| Japan | $541K | 1.9% |
| Italy | $480K | 1.7% |
| Mexico | $416K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.92 per kg, 30% below the world average of $15.53, 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.
Technical ceramic laboratory wares exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $6.7 million of technical ceramic laboratory wares in 2024 (324 tonnes). Most of it went to Turkmenistan (23%), United States (16%), Germany (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 50%. Among the main buyer markets, Turkmenistan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkmenistan | $1.5M | 23% |
| United States | $1.0M | 16% |
| Germany | $759K | 11% |
| Norway | $593K | 8.8% |
| Kazakhstan | $366K | 5.5% |
| Uzbekistan | $300K | 4.5% |
| Latvia | $287K | 4.3% |
| Czech Republic | $239K | 3.6% |
| United Kingdom | $220K | 3.3% |
| Iraq | $184K | 2.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey technical ceramic laboratory wares imports (HS 6909.19): 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 6909.19: Ceramic wares: for laboratory, chemical or other technical uses, other than articles having a hardness equivalent to 9 or more on the Mohs scale or of porcelain or china.
Common questions
What is the value of technical ceramic laboratory wares imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported technical ceramic laboratory wares worth $28.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 175 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply technical ceramic laboratory wares to Turkey?
Germany was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($14.4 million), followed by China (12%) and the United States (10%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 344% on the year.
What is the average import price of technical ceramic laboratory wares per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.92 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $15.53 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of technical ceramic laboratory wares to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.3 million in 2017 to $28.4 million in 2024, an increase of 131%. The peak was 2021 at $33.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $22.9 million a year.
Does Turkey also export technical ceramic laboratory wares?
Yes. Turkey exported $6.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkmenistan, the United States and Germany. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $21.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for technical ceramic laboratory wares?
The HS code for technical ceramic laboratory wares is subheading 6909.19. It sits in HS chapter 69 (ceramic products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6909 page.
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