Tin rods exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of tin rods by Turkey reached $4.2 million in 2024 (155 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 68% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 51% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.2M | 155 t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 89 t |
| 2022 | $4.1M | 145 t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 82 t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 94 t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 91 t |
| 2018 | $92K | 7 t |
| 2017 | $243K | 27 t |
Where Turkey exports tin rods to
One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+851% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.5M | 60% |
| Bulgaria | $588K | 14% |
| Kazakhstan | $426K | 10% |
| Iran | $271K | 6.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $175K | 4.1% |
| Egypt | $99K | 2.3% |
| Belarus | $66K | 1.6% |
| Israel | $22K | 0.5% |
| Ethiopia | $20K | 0.5% |
| Romania | $9K | 0.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $27.35 per kg, close to the world average of $23.88.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Tin rods imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported tin rods worth $3.2 million (102 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from Germany (37%), Malaysia (34%), South Korea (14%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+60% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.2M | 37% |
| Malaysia | $1.1M | 34% |
| South Korea | $451K | 14% |
| Poland | $256K | 8% |
| France | $101K | 3.2% |
| China | $44K | 1.4% |
| Japan | $40K | 1.3% |
| Hungary | $33K | 1% |
| Serbia | $14K | 0.4% |
| Bulgaria | $0K | 0% |
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 8003: Tin; bars, rods, profiles and wire.
Common questions
What is the value of tin rods exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported tin rods worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 155 tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 89 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 68% on 2023.
Which countries buy tin rods from Turkey?
The United States was the largest buyer with 60% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by Bulgaria (14%) and Kazakhstan (10%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 25 buyer countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 851% on the year.
What is the average export price of tin rods per kg?
The average declared export value was about $27.35 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $23.88 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 exports of tin rods from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $242 thousand in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import tin rods?
Yes. Turkey imported $3.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, Malaysia and South Korea. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for tin rods?
The HS code for tin rods is heading 8003. In Turkey all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 8003.00. It sits in HS chapter 80 (tin; articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8003 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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