Boron as the Rising Value of Türkiye

Known boron deposits in Türkiye which possesses 73% of world boron reserves; Eskişehir – Kırka, Kütahya- Emet, Balıkesir – Bandırma and Bigadiç.

The most abundant boron minerals in Türkiye in terms of reserve are Tincal and Colemanite. In Türkiye, Tincal reserves are located in Eskişehir - Kırka, colemanite reserves are located in Kütahya – Emet, Balıkesir – Bigadiç and Bursa – Kestelek. In addition, ulexite reserve is present in Balıkesir – Bigadiç as well and Ulexite is extracted as a side product in Bursa – Kestelek time to time.

With the Law No. 2840, the task of producing, operating and marketing boron and boron products in Türkiye is carried out by Eti Maden.

In the facilities in 4 Works Directorates under Eti Maden, mainly Borax Pentahydrate, Borax Decahydrate, Boric Acid, Etidot-67, Boron Oxide, Zinc Borate, Calcine Tincal, Anhydrous Borax, Ground Colemanite and Ground Ulexite are produced and supplied to domestic and international markets. Eti Maden’s total refined boron production capacity for 2017 is about 2.7 million tons.

Boron products are used in 36% glass, 31% ceramic, 9% cleaning-detergent,7% agriculture, 4% adhesive and 11% other areas in Türkiye. Eti Maden meets all of the domestic boron requirements. Eti Maden, which helps Türkiye economy reach a prestigious position internationally, was ranked 15th in Türkiye’s 1000 Largest Exporters list for 2016 and ranked 14th in exports made to most countries among 90 companies.