Zinc ingots imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported zinc ingots worth $902.9 million (306.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 161 countries. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $1.49 billion.
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 | $902.9M | 306.6K t |
| 2023 | $923.9M | 326.6K t |
| 2022 | $1.49B | 434.3K t |
| 2021 | $1.21B | 404.1K t |
| 2020 | $800.6M | 346.2K t |
| 2019 | $820.2M | 309.3K t |
| 2018 | $964.6M | 310.3K t |
| 2017 | $950.0M | 287.1K t |
Where Turkey imports zinc ingots from
Most of the value came from Spain (32%), Iran (27%), Uzbekistan (7%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+780% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $289.8M | 32% |
| Iran | $246.5M | 27% |
| Uzbekistan | $64.9M | 7.2% |
| Bulgaria | $59.6M | 6.6% |
| Belgium | $54.7M | 6.1% |
| Netherlands | $50.3M | 5.6% |
| Mexico | $44.0M | 4.9% |
| Kazakhstan | $33.2M | 3.7% |
| Brazil | $19.3M | 2.1% |
| South Korea | $13.2M | 1.5% |
Product types under HS 7901
| 7901.12 | Zinc: unwrought, (not alloyed), containing by weight less than 99.99% of zinc | 57% |
| 7901.11 | Zinc: unwrought, (not alloyed), containing by weight 99.99% or more of zinc | 34% |
| 7901.20 | Zinc: unwrought, alloys | 9.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7901.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.94 per kg, 99% above the world average of $1.48. 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 ingots exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $21.9 million of zinc ingots in 2024 (6.7 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Ukraine (15%), Russia (11%), Algeria (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 34%. Among the main buyer markets, Taiwan grew fastest (+85% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | $3.3M | 15% |
| Russia | $2.3M | 11% |
| Algeria | $1.9M | 8.7% |
| Kazakhstan | $1.6M | 7.5% |
| Egypt | $1.4M | 6.6% |
| Morocco | $1.4M | 6.3% |
| Taiwan | $1.4M | 6.3% |
| Italy | $1.2M | 5.3% |
| Bulgaria | $1.1M | 4.8% |
| Malaysia | $957K | 4.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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: Zinc; unwrought.
Common questions
What is the value of zinc ingots imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported zinc ingots worth $902.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 306.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 161 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply zinc ingots to Turkey?
Spain was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($289.8 million), followed by Iran (27%) and Uzbekistan (7%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 780% on the year.
What is the average import price of zinc ingots per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.94 per kg in 2024, 99% above the world average of $1.48 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 zinc ingots to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $950.0 million in 2017 to $902.9 million in 2024, a fall of 5%. The peak was 2022 at $1.49 billion. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export zinc ingots?
Yes. Turkey exported $21.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ukraine, Russia and Algeria. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $880.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for zinc ingots?
The HS code for zinc ingots is heading 7901. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 7901.12 (57% of the value) and 7901.11 (34%). It sits in HS chapter 79 (zinc and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7901 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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