Amphoteric surfactant imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $10.0 million of amphoteric surfactant in 2024 (6.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 29% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $18.5 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 | $10.0M | 6.4K t |
| 2023 | $14.1M | 9.7K t |
| 2022 | $18.5M | 10.9K t |
| 2021 | $14.6M | 10.8K t |
| 2020 | $12.7M | 11.5K t |
| 2019 | $10.4M | 9.1K t |
| 2018 | $11.6M | 9.1K t |
| 2017 | $11.0M | 7.1K t |
Where Turkey imports amphoteric surfactant from
The largest suppliers were Egypt (23%), Greece (22%), Germany (11%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+131% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $2.3M | 23% |
| Greece | $2.2M | 22% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 11% |
| France | $842K | 8.4% |
| Italy | $838K | 8.4% |
| Thailand | $822K | 8.2% |
| Spain | $646K | 6.5% |
| United Kingdom | $352K | 3.5% |
| India | $171K | 1.7% |
| Belgium | $159K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.56 per kg, close to the world average of $1.76.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Amphoteric surfactant exports from Turkey
Exports of amphoteric surfactant by Turkey reached $9.2 million in 2024 (5.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Russia (16%), Morocco (9%), Kazakhstan (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 32%. Among the main buyer markets, Mauritius grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $1.5M | 16% |
| Morocco | $832K | 9% |
| Kazakhstan | $598K | 6.5% |
| Algeria | $494K | 5.4% |
| Azerbaijan | $486K | 5.3% |
| Bulgaria | $467K | 5.1% |
| Lebanon | $360K | 3.9% |
| Turkmenistan | $355K | 3.9% |
| Georgia | $351K | 3.8% |
| Mauritius | $318K | 3.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey amphoteric surfactant imports (HS 3402.19): 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 3402.19: Organic surface-active agents: whether or not put up for retail sale, n.e.c. in heading no. 3402.
Common questions
What is the value of amphoteric surfactant imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported amphoteric surfactant worth $10.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 216 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply amphoteric surfactant to Turkey?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Greece (22%) and Germany (11%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 131% on the year.
What is the average import price of amphoteric surfactant per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.56 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $1.76 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of amphoteric surfactant to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.0 million in 2017 to $10.0 million in 2024, a fall of 9%. The peak was 2022 at $18.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.9 million a year.
Does Turkey also export amphoteric surfactant?
Yes. Turkey exported $9.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Russia, Morocco and Kazakhstan. That compares with imports of $10.0 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for amphoteric surfactant?
The HS code for amphoteric surfactant is subheading 3402.19. It sits in HS chapter 34 (soap, organic surface-active agents; washing, lubricating, polishing or scouring preparations; artificial or prepared waxes, candles and similar articles, modelling pastes, dental waxes and dental preparations with a basis of plaster). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3402 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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