Zinc alloy ingots imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of zinc alloy ingots by Turkey reached $82.1 million in 2024 (20.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 145 countries. Value fell 42% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $287.5 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 | $82.1M | 20.6K t |
| 2023 | $142.5M | 43.7K t |
| 2022 | $244.4M | 73.7K t |
| 2021 | $287.5M | 90.2K t |
| 2020 | $178.6M | 76.8K t |
| 2019 | $170.2M | 58.9K t |
| 2018 | $203.1M | 61.9K t |
| 2017 | $98.9M | 20.9K t |
Where Turkey imports zinc alloy ingots from
Most of the value came from Spain (36%), Belgium (28%), Uzbekistan (24%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+61% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $29.8M | 36% |
| Belgium | $23.3M | 28% |
| Uzbekistan | $19.6M | 24% |
| Italy | $4.9M | 6% |
| India | $2.8M | 3.4% |
| Australia | $595K | 0.7% |
| Iran | $351K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $207K | 0.3% |
| France | $197K | 0.2% |
| South Korea | $131K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.99 per kg, 32% above the world average of $3.02. 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.
Zinc alloy ingots exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported zinc alloy ingots worth $1.4 million (369 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Romania (42%), Egypt (22%), Azerbaijan (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Azerbaijan grew fastest (+278% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Romania | $573K | 42% |
| Egypt | $300K | 22% |
| Azerbaijan | $216K | 16% |
| Ukraine | $98K | 7.2% |
| Guatemala | $68K | 5% |
| Russia | $25K | 1.8% |
| Kazakhstan | $24K | 1.8% |
| Greece | $17K | 1.3% |
| Algeria | $14K | 1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $7K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey zinc alloy ingots imports (HS 7901.20): 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 7901.20: Zinc: unwrought, alloys.
Common questions
What is the value of zinc alloy ingots imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported zinc alloy ingots worth $82.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 20.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 145 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply zinc alloy ingots to Turkey?
Spain was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($29.8 million), followed by Belgium (28%) and Uzbekistan (24%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 597% on the year.
What is the average import price of zinc alloy ingots per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.99 per kg in 2024, 32% above the world average of $3.02 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of zinc alloy ingots to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $98.9 million in 2017 to $82.1 million in 2024, a fall of 17%. The peak was 2021 at $287.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $175.9 million a year.
Does Turkey also export zinc alloy ingots?
Yes. Turkey exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Romania, Egypt and Azerbaijan. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $80.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for zinc alloy ingots?
The HS code for zinc alloy ingots is subheading 7901.20. It sits in HS chapter 79 (zinc and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7901 page.
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