Aluminum chloride exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported aluminum chloride worth $4.8 million (8.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 47% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 36% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.8M | 8.6K t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 5.2K t |
| 2022 | $4.0M | 7.2K t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 4.7K t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 2.7K t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 6.0K t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $565K | 1.3K t |
Where Turkey exports aluminum chloride to
The largest buyer markets were Bulgaria (26%), Italy (17%), Iraq (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Ukraine grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | $1.2M | 26% |
| Italy | $821K | 17% |
| Iraq | $561K | 12% |
| Israel | $453K | 9.5% |
| Greece | $360K | 7.6% |
| Ukraine | $213K | 4.5% |
| Libya | $126K | 2.7% |
| Georgia | $106K | 2.2% |
| Tunisia | $105K | 2.2% |
| United States | $105K | 2.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.55 per kg, close to the world average of $0.59.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Aluminum chloride imports to Turkey
Imports of aluminum chloride by Turkey reached $804 thousand in 2024 (427 tonnes). The largest suppliers were Germany (19%), Lithuania (15%), Slovakia (14%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 48%. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $151K | 19% |
| Lithuania | $117K | 15% |
| Slovakia | $116K | 14% |
| China | $107K | 13% |
| Netherlands | $92K | 11% |
| India | $84K | 11% |
| Italy | $38K | 4.8% |
| Spain | $35K | 4.3% |
| Greece | $18K | 2.3% |
| Russia | $13K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey aluminum chloride exports (HS 2827.32): 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 2827.32: Chlorides: of aluminium.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminum chloride exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported aluminum chloride worth $4.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 80 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 47% on 2023.
Which countries buy aluminum chloride from Turkey?
Bulgaria was the largest buyer with 26% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by Italy (17%) and Iraq (12%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 59 buyer countries in total. Iraq grew fastest among the top ten, up 251% on the year.
What is the average export price of aluminum chloride per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.55 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $0.59 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of aluminum chloride from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $565 thousand in 2017 to $4.8 million in 2024, an increase of 741%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
Does Turkey also import aluminum chloride?
Yes. Turkey imported $804 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, Lithuania and Slovakia. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminum chloride?
The HS code for aluminum chloride is subheading 2827.32. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2827 page.
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