Tin ingots imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $93.2 million of tin ingots in 2024 (3.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 14% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $174.8 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 | $93.2M | 3.6K t |
| 2023 | $108.8M | 4.0K t |
| 2022 | $174.8M | 5.6K t |
| 2021 | $167.7M | 5.6K t |
| 2020 | $88.3M | 5.0K t |
| 2019 | $94.5M | 4.8K t |
| 2018 | $91.4M | 4.4K t |
| 2017 | $69.4M | 3.4K t |
Where Turkey imports tin ingots from
The largest suppliers were Peru (31%), Indonesia (26%), Brazil (9%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Peru | $29.2M | 31% |
| Indonesia | $23.9M | 26% |
| Brazil | $8.3M | 8.9% |
| Belgium | $5.1M | 5.5% |
| China | $4.7M | 5% |
| Hungary | $4.6M | 4.9% |
| Bolivia | $4.1M | 4.5% |
| Portugal | $2.5M | 2.7% |
| Germany | $2.4M | 2.6% |
| Spain | $2.0M | 2.2% |
Product types under HS 8001
| 8001.10 | Tin: unwrought, not alloyed | 94% |
| 8001.20 | Tin: unwrought, alloys | 5.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8001.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $26.24 per kg, close to the world average of $27.47.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Tin ingots exports from Turkey
Exports of tin ingots by Turkey reached $10.4 million in 2024 (353 tonnes). Iran alone took 77% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Bulgaria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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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 8001: Tin; unwrought.
Common questions
What is the value of tin ingots imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported tin ingots worth $93.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 151 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply tin ingots to Turkey?
Peru was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($29.2 million), followed by Indonesia (26%) and Brazil (9%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 838% on the year.
What is the average import price of tin ingots per kg?
The average declared import value was about $26.24 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $27.47 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 tin ingots to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $69.4 million in 2017 to $93.2 million in 2024, an increase of 34%. The peak was 2022 at $174.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export tin ingots?
Yes. Turkey exported $10.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iran, Iraq and Bulgaria. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $82.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for tin ingots?
The HS code for tin ingots is heading 8001. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 8001.10 (94% of the value) and 8001.20 (6%). It sits in HS chapter 80 (tin; articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8001 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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