White cement exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported white cement worth $152.8 million (1.29 million tonnes). That makes it the largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 124 countries. Value fell 14% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $236.4 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 | $152.8M | 1.29M t |
| 2023 | $177.8M | 1.60M t |
| 2022 | $236.4M | 1.92M t |
| 2021 | $175.1M | 1.59M t |
| 2020 | $160.6M | 1.52M t |
| 2019 | $160.2M | 1.49M t |
| 2018 | $154.0M | 1.42M t |
| 2017 | $112.5M | 1.15M t |
Where Turkey exports white cement to
The largest buyer markets were United States (21%), Italy (11%), Greece (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 42%. Among the main buyer markets, Iraq grew fastest (+51% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $31.8M | 21% |
| Italy | $16.7M | 11% |
| Greece | $15.4M | 10% |
| Brazil | $14.9M | 9.8% |
| Iraq | $10.4M | 6.8% |
| Romania | $9.3M | 6.1% |
| Morocco | $7.6M | 5% |
| Albania | $7.2M | 4.7% |
| Israel | $3.9M | 2.5% |
| Syria | $3.1M | 2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.12 per kg, close to the world average of $0.14.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
White cement imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported white cement worth $583 thousand (7.2 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: Iran accounted for 81% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+501% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | $473K | 81% |
| Denmark | $46K | 7.9% |
| Spain | $31K | 5.3% |
| Italy | $16K | 2.7% |
| Czech Republic | $11K | 1.8% |
| Morocco | $7K | 1.1% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
| Ukraine | $0K | 0% |
| Egypt | $0K | 0% |
| Jordan | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey white cement exports (HS 2523.21): 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 2523.21: Cement: portland, white, whether or not artificially coloured.
Common questions
What is the value of white cement exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported white cement worth $152.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.29 million tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 124 countries worldwide, with 18% of world exports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries buy white cement from Turkey?
The United States was the largest buyer with 21% of the value ($31.8 million), followed by Italy (11%) and Greece (10%). The top three together account for 42%, out of 91 buyer countries in total. Iraq grew fastest among the top ten, up 51% on the year.
What is the average export price of white cement per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.12 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $0.14 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of white cement from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $112.5 million in 2017 to $152.8 million in 2024, an increase of 36%. The peak was 2022 at $236.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $166.2 million a year.
Does Turkey also import white cement?
Yes. Turkey imported $583 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Iran, Denmark and Spain. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $152.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for white cement?
The HS code for white cement is subheading 2523.21. It sits in HS chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2523 page.
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