Zinc powder imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported zinc powder worth $7.8 million (2.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 45% 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 | $7.8M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $5.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $7.7M | 3.8K t |
| 2021 | $5.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $5.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $5.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $3.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $5.7M | 1.9K t |
Where Turkey imports zinc powder from
Most of the value came from India (44%), Egypt (15%), Norway (11%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+814% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $3.4M | 44% |
| Egypt | $1.2M | 15% |
| Norway | $854K | 11% |
| Belgium | $598K | 7.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $395K | 5.1% |
| Israel | $183K | 2.4% |
| Iran | $167K | 2.1% |
| Morocco | $144K | 1.9% |
| Greece | $135K | 1.7% |
| Switzerland | $123K | 1.6% |
Product types under HS 7903
| 7903.10 | Zinc dust | 77% |
| 7903.90 | Zinc: powders and flakes | 23% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7903.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.53 per kg, 122% above the world average of $1.59. 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 powder exports from Turkey
Exports of zinc powder by Turkey reached $886 thousand in 2024 (908 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Italy (34%), Kyrgyzstan (31%), Russia (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Lebanon grew fastest (+402% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $301K | 34% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $272K | 31% |
| Russia | $100K | 11% |
| Thailand | $82K | 9.3% |
| Lebanon | $46K | 5.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $29K | 3.3% |
| Serbia | $17K | 2% |
| Palestine | $14K | 1.5% |
| Kazakhstan | $7K | 0.7% |
| Georgia | $5K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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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 7903: Zinc; dust, powders and flakes.
Common questions
What is the value of zinc powder imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported zinc powder worth $7.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 170 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 45% on 2023.
Which countries supply zinc powder to Turkey?
India was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by Egypt (15%) and Norway (11%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 814% on the year.
What is the average import price of zinc powder per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.53 per kg in 2024, 122% above the world average of $1.59 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 powder to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.7 million in 2017 to $7.8 million in 2024, an increase of 36%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export zinc powder?
Yes. Turkey exported $886 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, Kyrgyzstan and Russia. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $6.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for zinc powder?
The HS code for zinc powder is heading 7903. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 7903.10 (77% of the value) and 7903.90 (23%). 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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