Zinc ore exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $409.7 million of zinc ore in 2024 (744.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 111 countries. That is 12% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $515.4 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 | $409.7M | 744.9K t |
| 2023 | $365.5M | 868.3K t |
| 2022 | $515.4M | 798.4K t |
| 2021 | $442.3M | 781.0K t |
| 2020 | $296.9M | 604.8K t |
| 2019 | $362.0M | 680.5K t |
| 2018 | $428.9M | 875.3K t |
| 2017 | $398.9M | 697.8K t |
Where Turkey exports zinc ore to
The largest buyer markets were Belgium (35%), South Korea (12%), China (11%). Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+321% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $145.3M | 36% |
| South Korea | $50.6M | 12% |
| China | $47.1M | 12% |
| Iran | $42.0M | 10% |
| Finland | $33.9M | 8.3% |
| Spain | $29.2M | 7.1% |
| Bulgaria | $20.1M | 4.9% |
| Poland | $17.2M | 4.2% |
| Peru | $9.3M | 2.3% |
| France | $8.0M | 2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.55 per kg, 48% below the world average of $1.05, 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.
Zinc ore imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $7.3 million of zinc ore in 2024 (9.7 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from Iran (50%), Morocco (48%), Zambia (1%). Among the main suppliers, Morocco grew fastest (+46% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | $3.6M | 50% |
| Morocco | $3.5M | 48% |
| Zambia | $65K | 0.9% |
| Romania | $39K | 0.5% |
| Russia | $16K | 0.2% |
| Nigeria | $12K | 0.2% |
| Republic of the Congo | $9K | 0.1% |
| Poland | $8K | 0.1% |
| Austria | $1K | 0% |
| Mexico | $0K | 0% |
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 2608: Zinc ores and concentrates.
Common questions
What is the value of zinc ore exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported zinc ore worth $409.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 744.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 111 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries buy zinc ore from Turkey?
Belgium was the largest buyer with 35% of the value ($145.3 million), followed by South Korea (12%) and China (11%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 21 buyer countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 321% on the year.
What is the average export price of zinc ore per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.55 per kg in 2024, 48% below the world average of $1.05 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 exports of zinc ore from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $398.9 million in 2017 to $409.7 million in 2024, an increase of 3%. The peak was 2022 at $515.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import zinc ore?
Yes. Turkey imported $7.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Iran, Morocco and Zambia. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $402.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for zinc ore?
The HS code for zinc ore is heading 2608. In Turkey all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2608.00. It sits in HS chapter 26 (ores, slag and ash). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2608 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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