Unwrought tin imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of unwrought tin by Turkey reached $5.4 million in 2024 (163 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 4% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $8.4 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 | $5.4M | 163 t |
| 2023 | $5.2M | 174 t |
| 2022 | $7.2M | 201 t |
| 2021 | $7.0M | 412 t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 142 t |
| 2019 | $8.4M | 415 t |
| 2018 | $5.1M | 246 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 70 t |
Where Turkey imports unwrought tin from
Hungary alone supplied 76% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hungary | $4.1M | 77% |
| Germany | $1.0M | 19% |
| China | $63K | 1.2% |
| Spain | $60K | 1.1% |
| North Macedonia | $35K | 0.7% |
| France | $34K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $32K | 0.6% |
| Austria | $8K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $4K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $32.88 per kg, 96% above the world average of $16.80. 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.
Unwrought tin exports from Turkey
Exports of unwrought tin by Turkey reached $545 thousand in 2024 (18 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Iran (40%), Turkmenistan (32%), Kazakhstan (16%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | $220K | 40% |
| Turkmenistan | $176K | 32% |
| Kazakhstan | $87K | 16% |
| Belarus | $54K | 9.9% |
| Zambia | $4K | 0.7% |
| Bulgaria | $3K | 0.5% |
| Cyprus | $1K | 0.1% |
| Senegal | $0K | 0.1% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $0K | 0% |
| Lebanon | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey unwrought tin imports (HS 8001.20): 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 8001.20: Tin: unwrought, alloys.
Common questions
What is the value of unwrought tin imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported unwrought tin worth $5.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 163 tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 135 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply unwrought tin to Turkey?
Hungary was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($4.1 million), followed by Germany (19%) and China (1%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 454% on the year.
What is the average import price of unwrought tin per kg?
The average declared import value was about $32.88 per kg in 2024, 96% above the world average of $16.80 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of unwrought tin to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $5.4 million in 2024, an increase of 229%. The peak was 2019 at $8.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.2 million a year.
Does Turkey also export unwrought tin?
Yes. Turkey exported $545 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iran, Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $4.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for unwrought tin?
The HS code for unwrought tin is subheading 8001.20. 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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