Acetic acid imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported acetic acid worth $61.9 million (117.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 186 countries. Value rose 56% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $120.2 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 | $61.9M | 117.5K t |
| 2023 | $39.7M | 75.0K t |
| 2022 | $108.8M | 126.7K t |
| 2021 | $120.2M | 121.5K t |
| 2020 | $32.7M | 71.4K t |
| 2019 | $41.3M | 87.7K t |
| 2018 | $47.6M | 75.5K t |
| 2017 | $29.6M | 70.9K t |
Where Turkey imports acetic acid from
One supplier dominates: United States accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+413% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $33.0M | 53% |
| China | $18.1M | 29% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.7M | 4.3% |
| Taiwan | $2.6M | 4.1% |
| Belgium | $2.5M | 4% |
| Russia | $867K | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $755K | 1.2% |
| Iran | $416K | 0.7% |
| India | $297K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $215K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.53 per kg, close to the world average of $0.52.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Acetic acid exports from Turkey
Exports of acetic acid by Turkey reached $19.3 million in 2024 (26.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Ukraine (19%), Egypt (19%), Iraq (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%. Among the main buyer markets, Romania grew fastest (+312% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey acetic acid imports (HS 2915.21): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 2915.21: Acids: saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids: acetic acid.
Common questions
What is the value of acetic acid imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported acetic acid worth $61.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 117.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 186 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 56% on 2023.
Which countries supply acetic acid to Turkey?
The United States was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($33.0 million), followed by China (29%) and Saudi Arabia (4%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 413% on the year.
What is the average import price of acetic acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.53 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.52 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of acetic acid to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $29.6 million in 2017 to $61.9 million in 2024, an increase of 109%. The peak was 2021 at $120.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $60.2 million a year.
Does Turkey also export acetic acid?
Yes. Turkey exported $19.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ukraine, Egypt and Iraq. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $42.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for acetic acid?
The HS code for acetic acid is subheading 2915.21. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2915 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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