Zinc rods imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of zinc rods by Turkey reached $2.1 million in 2024 (642 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 28% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $3.9 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 | $2.1M | 642 t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 778 t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 874 t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 756 t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 780 t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 773 t |
| 2018 | $3.4M | 908 t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 811 t |
Where Turkey imports zinc rods from
India alone supplied 68% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.5M | 68% |
| Germany | $478K | 22% |
| Poland | $61K | 2.9% |
| Finland | $61K | 2.9% |
| China | $44K | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $10K | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $10K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $9K | 0.4% |
| Greece | $2K | 0.1% |
| South Korea | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.32 per kg, close to the world average of $3.50.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Zinc rods exports from Turkey
Exports of zinc rods by Turkey reached $1.1 million in 2024 (197 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 0%. United States alone took 52% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest (+160% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $561K | 52% |
| Qatar | $196K | 18% |
| Malta | $94K | 8.8% |
| Russia | $71K | 6.7% |
| Senegal | $40K | 3.8% |
| Italy | $26K | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $25K | 2.3% |
| Spain | $11K | 1.1% |
| Liberia | $10K | 0.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $9K | 0.8% |
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 7904: Zinc; bars, rods, profiles and wire.
Common questions
What is the value of zinc rods imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported zinc rods worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 642 tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 166 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply zinc rods to Turkey?
India was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Germany (22%) and Poland (3%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 11% on the year.
What is the average import price of zinc rods per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.32 per kg in 2024, 5% below the world average of $3.50 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 rods to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, a fall of 26%. The peak was 2022 at $3.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export zinc rods?
Yes. Turkey exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Qatar and Malta. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $1.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for zinc rods?
The HS code for zinc rods is heading 7904. In Turkey all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 7904.00. It sits in HS chapter 79 (zinc and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7904 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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