Zinc dust imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of zinc dust by Turkey reached $6.0 million in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 36% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $6.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $4.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $6.9M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $4.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $3.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $3.4M | 962 t |
| 2017 | $5.2M | 1.7K t |
Where Turkey imports zinc dust from
India alone supplied 56% of it. Among the main suppliers, Norway grew fastest (+109% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $3.4M | 56% |
| Norway | $853K | 14% |
| Belgium | $587K | 9.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $395K | 6.6% |
| Iran | $167K | 2.8% |
| Malaysia | $92K | 1.5% |
| Israel | $91K | 1.5% |
| China | $80K | 1.3% |
| North Macedonia | $77K | 1.3% |
| Croatia | $65K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.51 per kg, 145% above the world average of $1.43. 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 dust exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $548 thousand of zinc dust in 2024 (798 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Kyrgyzstan (50%), Russia (18%), Thailand (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Lebanon grew fastest (+400% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kyrgyzstan | $272K | 50% |
| Russia | $100K | 18% |
| Thailand | $82K | 15% |
| United Arab Emirates | $29K | 5.3% |
| Lebanon | $23K | 4.2% |
| Serbia | $17K | 3.2% |
| Palestine | $14K | 2.5% |
| Kazakhstan | $4K | 0.6% |
| Uzbekistan | $2K | 0.4% |
| Slovenia | $2K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey zinc dust imports (HS 7903.10): 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 7903.10: Zinc dust.
Common questions
What is the value of zinc dust imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported zinc dust worth $6.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 138 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply zinc dust to Turkey?
India was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by Norway (14%) and Belgium (10%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. North Macedonia grew fastest among the top ten, up 932% on the year.
What is the average import price of zinc dust per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.51 per kg in 2024, 145% above the world average of $1.43 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of zinc dust to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.2 million in 2017 to $6.0 million in 2024, an increase of 16%. The peak was 2022 at $6.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.8 million a year.
Does Turkey also export zinc dust?
Yes. Turkey exported $548 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kyrgyzstan, Russia and Thailand. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $5.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for zinc dust?
The HS code for zinc dust is subheading 7903.10. It sits in HS chapter 79 (zinc and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7903 page.
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