Zinc scrap imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of zinc scrap by Turkey reached $4.9 million in 2024 (2.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 17% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $10.8 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 | $4.9M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $5.9M | 3.3K t |
| 2022 | $10.1M | 4.5K t |
| 2021 | $10.8M | 5.9K t |
| 2020 | $4.1M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $3.7M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 745 t |
Where Turkey imports zinc scrap from
Most of the value came from Iran (31%), Netherlands (25%), Iraq (14%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+657% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | $1.5M | 31% |
| Netherlands | $1.2M | 25% |
| Iraq | $667K | 14% |
| Georgia | $313K | 6.4% |
| Romania | $234K | 4.8% |
| Azerbaijan | $197K | 4% |
| Libya | $195K | 4% |
| Kazakhstan | $133K | 2.7% |
| Belgium | $129K | 2.6% |
| Tajikistan | $97K | 2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.71 per kg, 25% above the world average of $1.37. 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 scrap exports from Turkey
Exports of zinc scrap by Turkey reached $293 thousand in 2024 (147 tonnes). Sri Lanka alone took 66% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | $192K | 66% |
| Romania | $92K | 31% |
| Uzbekistan | $9K | 3.1% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
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 7902: Zinc; waste and scrap.
Common questions
What is the value of zinc scrap imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported zinc scrap worth $4.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 92 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply zinc scrap to Turkey?
Iran was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by the Netherlands (25%) and Iraq (14%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 657% on the year.
What is the average import price of zinc scrap per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.71 per kg in 2024, 25% above the world average of $1.37 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 scrap to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $4.9 million in 2024, an increase of 326%. The peak was 2021 at $10.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export zinc scrap?
Yes. Turkey exported $293 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Sri Lanka, Romania and Uzbekistan. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $4.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for zinc scrap?
The HS code for zinc scrap is heading 7902. In Turkey all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 7902.00. It sits in HS chapter 79 (zinc and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7902 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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