How much feldspar does Turkey (Türkiye) produce and export?
Turkey (Türkiye) is the 2nd largest producer of feldspar: 5.3 million tonnes in 2025, 17% of the world's 31 million tonnes (USGS MCS). It is the largest exporter by value: $288.1 million in 2024, 42% of world exports of feldspar (HS 252910) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is Italy, which takes 37% of its feldspar exports by value.
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Turkey (Türkiye)'s feldspar production
| World rank | Production (tonnes) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 5.3 million tonnes | 17% | — | 2025 |
USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries, MCS 2026.
Turkey (Türkiye)'s feldspar exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $288.1 million | 42% | 5.2 million t | $56 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 252910 (Feldspar).
Where Turkey (Türkiye)'s feldspar goes
| Destination | Value | Share of Turkey (Türkiye)'s exports |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $105M | 37% |
| Spain | $92M | 32% |
| Russia | $21M | 7.2% |
| Egypt | $9M | 3.1% |
| Netherlands | $7M | 2.4% |
Cite as: Commodity Origins, "Turkey feldspar: production, exports and prices", https://commodityorigins.com/countries/TUR/feldspar/ (CC BY 4.0). Rankings count only countries reporting to the sources named; this page is shown only for top-five producers or exporters with at least 3% of the world total. Report an issue with this page.