Alginic acid and alginate salts imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $16.0 million of alginic acid and alginate salts in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 152 countries. Value fell 13% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $16.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $18.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $19.0M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $13.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $11.7M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $10.8M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $11.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $11.1M | 1.5K t |
Where Turkey imports alginic acid and alginate salts from
China alone supplied 65% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.4M | 65% |
| Norway | $4.5M | 28% |
| France | $488K | 3% |
| Spain | $196K | 1.2% |
| Switzerland | $111K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $95K | 0.6% |
| India | $68K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $68K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $56K | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $33K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.49 per kg, 28% below the world average of $13.09, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Alginic acid and alginate salts exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported alginic acid and alginate salts worth $1.8 million (253 tonnes). Most of it went to Russia (26%), Uzbekistan (24%), Iran (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Algeria grew fastest (+750% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $478K | 26% |
| Uzbekistan | $444K | 24% |
| Iran | $290K | 16% |
| Egypt | $150K | 8.1% |
| Algeria | $106K | 5.8% |
| Belarus | $99K | 5.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $93K | 5.1% |
| Turkmenistan | $42K | 2.3% |
| Afghanistan | $26K | 1.4% |
| Sri Lanka | $21K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey alginic acid and alginate salts imports (HS 3913.10): 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 3913.10: Polymers, natural: alginic acid, its salts and esters, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of alginic acid and alginate salts imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported alginic acid and alginate salts worth $16.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 152 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply alginic acid and alginate salts to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($10.4 million), followed by Norway (28%) and France (3%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 257% on the year.
What is the average import price of alginic acid and alginate salts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.49 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $13.09 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of alginic acid and alginate salts to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.1 million in 2017 to $16.0 million in 2024, an increase of 44%. The peak was 2022 at $19.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.0 million a year.
Does Turkey also export alginic acid and alginate salts?
Yes. Turkey exported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Russia, Uzbekistan and Iran. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $14.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for alginic acid and alginate salts?
The HS code for alginic acid and alginate salts is subheading 3913.10. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3913 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Turkey. Tell us your product to see it live.
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