Unrefined copper exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $108.3 million of unrefined copper in 2024 (15.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 113% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 53% 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 | $108.3M | 15.5K t |
| 2023 | $50.8M | 6.4K t |
| 2022 | $108.8M | 12.6K t |
| 2021 | $10.6M | 6.3K t |
| 2020 | $12.6M | 10.7K t |
| 2019 | $45.2M | 7.4K t |
| 2018 | $90.3M | 14.7K t |
| 2017 | $5.6M | 891 t |
Where Turkey exports unrefined copper to
Serbia alone took 94% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Serbia | $101.7M | 94% |
| China | $5.8M | 5.4% |
| Cambodia | $481K | 0.4% |
| Thailand | $117K | 0.1% |
| Algeria | $40K | 0% |
| Saudi Arabia | $18K | 0% |
| Senegal | $11K | 0% |
| France | $10K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $9K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $7K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.98 per kg, 25% below the world average of $9.36, 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.
Unrefined copper imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported unrefined copper worth $812 thousand (72 tonnes). Most of the value came from Azerbaijan (42%), United States (12%), Greece (12%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+93% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Azerbaijan | $339K | 42% |
| United States | $96K | 12% |
| Greece | $96K | 12% |
| Serbia | $71K | 8.7% |
| United Kingdom | $68K | 8.3% |
| Finland | $47K | 5.8% |
| Italy | $25K | 3.1% |
| Germany | $24K | 2.9% |
| Netherlands | $18K | 2.2% |
| Spain | $9K | 1% |
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 7402: Copper; unrefined, copper anodes for electrolytic refining.
Common questions
What is the value of unrefined copper exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported unrefined copper worth $108.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 104 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 113% on 2023.
Which countries buy unrefined copper from Turkey?
Serbia was the largest buyer with 94% of the value ($101.7 million), followed by China (5%) and Cambodia (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 30 buyer countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 827% on the year.
What is the average export price of unrefined copper per kg?
The average declared export value was about $6.98 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $9.36 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 unrefined copper from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $5.6 million in 2017 to $108.3 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $108.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import unrefined copper?
Yes. Turkey imported $812 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Azerbaijan, the United States and Greece. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $107.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for unrefined copper?
The HS code for unrefined copper is heading 7402. In Turkey all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 7402.00. It sits in HS chapter 74 (copper and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7402 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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