Adipic acid imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of adipic acid by Turkey reached $109.0 million in 2024 (79.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 115 countries. Value fell 12% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $170.2 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 | $109.0M | 79.8K t |
| 2023 | $123.7M | 85.7K t |
| 2022 | $170.2M | 85.2K t |
| 2021 | $113.3M | 73.5K t |
| 2020 | $69.3M | 70.2K t |
| 2019 | $78.7M | 65.9K t |
| 2018 | $77.3M | 51.2K t |
| 2017 | $74.4M | 55.9K t |
Where Turkey imports adipic acid from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 75% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $82.1M | 75% |
| United States | $11.7M | 11% |
| South Korea | $6.1M | 5.6% |
| France | $4.0M | 3.7% |
| Germany | $3.3M | 3.1% |
| Italy | $686K | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $588K | 0.5% |
| Spain | $174K | 0.2% |
| India | $74K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $72K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.36 per kg, close to the world average of $1.58.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Adipic acid exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $12.6 million of adipic acid in 2024 (6.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Spain (25%), Russia (19%), Egypt (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest (+59% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $3.1M | 25% |
| Russia | $2.4M | 19% |
| Egypt | $2.1M | 17% |
| Italy | $1.6M | 13% |
| Iran | $445K | 3.6% |
| Azerbaijan | $304K | 2.4% |
| Hungary | $272K | 2.2% |
| Luxembourg | $250K | 2% |
| France | $241K | 1.9% |
| Afghanistan | $222K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey adipic acid imports (HS 2917.12): 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 2917.12: Acids: acyclic polycarboxylic acids: adipic acid, its salts and esters.
Common questions
What is the value of adipic acid imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported adipic acid worth $109.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 79.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 115 countries worldwide, with 7% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply adipic acid to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($82.1 million), followed by the United States (11%) and South Korea (6%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 654% on the year.
What is the average import price of adipic acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.36 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $1.58 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of adipic acid to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $74.4 million in 2017 to $109.0 million in 2024, an increase of 46%. The peak was 2022 at $170.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $102.0 million a year.
Does Turkey also export adipic acid?
Yes. Turkey exported $12.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Spain, Russia and Egypt. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $96.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for adipic acid?
The HS code for adipic acid is subheading 2917.12. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2917 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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