Tungsten products exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $10.3 million of tungsten products in 2024 (485 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 16% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $12.9 million.
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 | $10.3M | 485 t |
| 2023 | $8.8M | 629 t |
| 2022 | $12.9M | 578 t |
| 2021 | $12.0M | 577 t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 240 t |
| 2019 | $6.7M | 370 t |
| 2018 | $8.2M | 406 t |
| 2017 | $5.3M | 346 t |
Where Turkey exports tungsten products to
Germany alone took 73% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Austria grew fastest (+149% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $7.5M | 73% |
| Austria | $2.1M | 21% |
| South Korea | $432K | 4.2% |
| United Kingdom | $28K | 0.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $22K | 0.2% |
| Kazakhstan | $21K | 0.2% |
| Bulgaria | $18K | 0.2% |
| Iran | $14K | 0.1% |
| India | $12K | 0.1% |
| Romania | $8K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 8101
| 8101.97 | Tungsten (wolfram): waste and scrap | 98% |
| 8101.99 | Tungsten (wolfram): articles n.e.c. in heading no. 8101 | 1.2% |
| 8101.96 | Tungsten (wolfram): wire | 0.5% |
| 8101.10 | Tungsten (wolfram): articles thereof, including waste and scrap, powders | 0.2% |
| 8101.94 | Tungsten (wolfram): unwrought, including bars and rods obtained simply by sintering | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8101.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $21.16 per kg, 22% above the world average of $17.38. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Tungsten products imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported tungsten products worth $10.2 million (131 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. One supplier dominates: China accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+356% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.9M | 58% |
| United States | $958K | 9.4% |
| Germany | $955K | 9.4% |
| United Kingdom | $465K | 4.6% |
| Czech Republic | $436K | 4.3% |
| India | $360K | 3.5% |
| France | $292K | 2.9% |
| South Korea | $245K | 2.4% |
| Hong Kong | $206K | 2% |
| Italy | $155K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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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 8101: Tungsten (wolfram); articles thereof, including waste and scrap.
Common questions
What is the value of tungsten products exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported tungsten products worth $10.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 485 tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 114 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries buy tungsten products from Turkey?
Germany was the largest buyer with 73% of the value ($7.5 million), followed by Austria (21%) and South Korea (4%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 46 buyer countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 149% on the year.
What is the average export price of tungsten products per kg?
The average declared export value was about $21.16 per kg in 2024, 22% above the world average of $17.38 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 tungsten products from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $5.3 million in 2017 to $10.3 million in 2024, an increase of 93%. The peak was 2022 at $12.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import tungsten products?
Yes. Turkey imported $10.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, the United States and Germany. That compares with exports of $10.3 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for tungsten products?
The HS code for tungsten products is heading 8101. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 8101.97 (98% of the value) and 8101.99 (1%). It sits in HS chapter 81 (metals; n.e.c., cermets and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8101 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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