Welding flux imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported welding flux worth $32.4 million (11.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
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 | $32.4M | 11.4K t |
| 2023 | $32.4M | 11.6K t |
| 2022 | $28.9M | 11.8K t |
| 2021 | $23.1M | 9.7K t |
| 2020 | $19.9M | 8.6K t |
| 2019 | $17.8M | 8.0K t |
| 2018 | $18.8M | 9.0K t |
| 2017 | $17.4M | 7.8K t |
Where Turkey imports welding flux from
Most of the value came from Germany (20%), China (14%), Poland (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 45%. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+488% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $6.3M | 20% |
| China | $4.5M | 14% |
| Poland | $3.8M | 12% |
| Hungary | $3.7M | 12% |
| France | $2.5M | 7.8% |
| United States | $2.1M | 6.6% |
| India | $1.9M | 5.8% |
| Czech Republic | $1.7M | 5.3% |
| Italy | $1.2M | 3.6% |
| Singapore | $983K | 3% |
Product types under HS 3810
| 3810.10 | Pickling preparations for metal surfaces: soldering, brazing or welding powders and pastes consisting of metal and other materials | 57% |
| 3810.90 | Fluxes and other auxiliary preparations: for soldering, brazing or welding, or preparations used as cores or coatings for welding electrodes or rods | 43% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3810.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.85 per kg, 44% below the world average of $5.11, 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.
Welding flux exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported welding flux worth $20.8 million (8.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Algeria (9%), Mexico (9%), China (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 27%. Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest (+225% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | $1.9M | 9.4% |
| Mexico | $1.9M | 9.1% |
| China | $1.7M | 8.2% |
| Russia | $1.2M | 5.9% |
| Lithuania | $953K | 4.6% |
| Kazakhstan | $920K | 4.4% |
| Iraq | $807K | 3.9% |
| Iran | $787K | 3.8% |
| Uzbekistan | $724K | 3.5% |
| Egypt | $716K | 3.5% |
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 3810: Metal-pickling preparations; fluxes etc for soldering, brazing; welding powders, pastes of metal and other materials; preparations used as cores or coatings for welding electrodes or rods.
Common questions
What is the value of welding flux imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported welding flux worth $32.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 213 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply welding flux to Turkey?
Germany was the largest supplier with 20% of the value ($6.3 million), followed by China (14%) and Poland (12%). The top three together account for 45%, out of 48 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 488% on the year.
What is the average import price of welding flux per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.85 per kg in 2024, 44% below the world average of $5.11 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 welding flux to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.4 million in 2017 to $32.4 million in 2024, an increase of 86%. The peak was 2023 at $32.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export welding flux?
Yes. Turkey exported $20.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Algeria, Mexico and China. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $11.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for welding flux?
The HS code for welding flux is heading 3810. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 3810.10 (57% of the value) and 3810.90 (43%). It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3810 page.
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