Zinc sheet imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported zinc sheet worth $7.0 million (1.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 33% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $10.9 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 | $7.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $10.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $10.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $4.9M | 955 t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 862 t |
| 2019 | $9.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $6.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $7.2M | 1.5K t |
Where Turkey imports zinc sheet from
France alone supplied 55% of it. Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+53% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $3.9M | 55% |
| Germany | $922K | 13% |
| Poland | $842K | 12% |
| Spain | $728K | 10% |
| Netherlands | $428K | 6.1% |
| Austria | $208K | 3% |
| China | $13K | 0.2% |
| Peru | $12K | 0.2% |
| Greece | $3K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.88 per kg, 37% above the world average of $3.55. 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 sheet exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $1.0 million of zinc sheet in 2024 (148 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Iraq (34%), Belarus (31%), Guinea (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Algeria grew fastest (+114% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $360K | 34% |
| Belarus | $329K | 31% |
| Guinea | $132K | 13% |
| United Arab Emirates | $109K | 10% |
| Algeria | $37K | 3.5% |
| Malta | $34K | 3.3% |
| Georgia | $28K | 2.7% |
| Honduras | $9K | 0.9% |
| Serbia | $5K | 0.5% |
| Oman | $2K | 0.1% |
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 7905: Zinc; plates, sheets, strip and foil.
Common questions
What is the value of zinc sheet imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported zinc sheet worth $7.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 171 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply zinc sheet to Turkey?
France was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by Germany (13%) and Poland (12%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 53% on the year.
What is the average import price of zinc sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.88 per kg in 2024, 37% above the world average of $3.55 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 sheet to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.2 million in 2017 to $7.0 million in 2024, a fall of 3%. The peak was 2022 at $10.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export zinc sheet?
Yes. Turkey exported $1.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iraq, Belarus and Guinea. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $6.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for zinc sheet?
The HS code for zinc sheet is heading 7905. In Turkey all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 7905.00. It sits in HS chapter 79 (zinc and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7905 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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