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Feldspar market Turkey

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The feldspar market volume in Turkey stood at 49 thousand tons in 2018, while the country was already a major global producer and exporter to the European Union. A significant increase to 3 132 thousand tons occurred in 2019. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 disrupted mining and processing, but also accelerated demand for solar panels and eco-friendly construction materials, supporting market growth to 4 470 thousand tons.

Market expansion continued through 2021 and 2022, reaching 8 378 thousand tons by the latter year. Turkey solidified its position as the EU's dominant feldspar supplier, capturing over 80% of the bloc's procurement, which bolstered production volumes. During this period, environmental regulations and sustainability requirements in mining became more pronounced, and prices for Turkish feldspar began to rise.

In 2023 and 2024, feldspar prices increased sharply, standing 76% above the 2000–2021 average by March 2024. This price surge encouraged investments in high-purity feldspar extraction projects, particularly for glass and ceramic fluxes. Environmental rules further tightened, and the mining sector embraced digitalization and automation to improve efficiency and resource management.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2022
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2022
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2022
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2022
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production Turkey
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production Turkey in kind, 2018-2022, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production Turkey in value, 2018-2022, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2022
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2022, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2022
  3. 5.2.3. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2022
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports to Turkey in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind to Turkey by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports to Turkey in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value to Turkey by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports to Turkey, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports to Turkey by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports to Turkey in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind to Turkey by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports to Turkey in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value to Turkey by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports to Turkey, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports to Turkey by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports in Turkey in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind in Turkey by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports in Turkey in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value in Turkey by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports in Turkey, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports in Turkey by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports in Turkey in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind in Turkey by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports in Turkey in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value in Turkey by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports in Turkey, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports in Turkey by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production feldspar Turkey

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Turkey was the world's leading producer of feldspar from 2017 to 2020.

Top producers of feldspar, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of feldspar, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Turkey's feldspar production grew for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 10 051 K t of feldspar, a moderate increase of 6.4% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 56.1%, averaging an annual growth rate of 16.0%.

Annual dynamics of production Turkey in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.6%	41.6%	6.4%	16.0%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Feldspar production in Turkey expanded for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 362.7 M $ US, up 12.5% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production increased by 102.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 26.6%.

Annual dynamics of production Turkey in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	15.2%	56.5%	12.5%	26.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports feldspar to Turkey

Exports in kind, K t

Turkey's feldspar exports fell for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports totaled 5 613 K t, down 11.5% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 12.8%, with a compound annual decline of 4.5%. The peak was in 2018 at 6 670 K t, which also saw the largest increase of 3.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports to Turkey in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.6%	(4.9%)	(11.5%)	(4.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, Spain, and Russia were the top three markets for Turkey's feldspar exports in volume, together making up 80.3% of the total.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports to Turkey in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

After two years of growth, Turkey's feldspar exports in value terms declined. In 2020, exports amounted to 202.5 M $ US, a 6.5% drop from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 13.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.2%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 216.5 M $ US, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 15.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports to Turkey in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	15.2%	5.1%	(6.5%)	4.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, Spain, and Russia were the key partners for Turkey's feldspar exports in value terms. Italy accounted for 33.8% of exports, Spain for 32.4%, and Russia for 4.5%, together representing 70.7% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports to Turkey in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports feldspar in Turkey

Imports in kind, K t

After two years of decline, Turkey's feldspar imports in volume terms increased. In 2020, imports reached 29 K t, up 9.0% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 43.7%, with a compound annual decline of 17.4%. The lowest point was in 2019 at 29 K t, which also saw the largest decrease of 39.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports in Turkey in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(15.1%)	(39.2%)	9.0%	(17.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Spain and India were the main sources for Turkey's feldspar imports in volume, together accounting for 99.2% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports in Turkey in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

After two years of decline, Turkey's feldspar imports in value terms rose. In 2020, imports totaled 3.0 M $ US, a significant increase of 13.4% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 36.8%, averaging an annual decline of 14.2%. The lowest value was in 2019 at 2.7 M $ US, which also experienced the largest drop of 37.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports in Turkey in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(11.6%)	(37.0%)	13.4%	(14.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Spain and India dominated Turkey's feldspar imports in value terms, jointly making up 96.3% of total flows, with the remainder distributed among smaller markets.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports in Turkey in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io