Anionic surfactant imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported anionic surfactant worth $52.2 million (33.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 10% less than in 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 | $52.2M | 33.0K t |
| 2023 | $57.8M | 35.5K t |
| 2022 | $59.6M | 34.0K t |
| 2021 | $52.0M | 35.8K t |
| 2020 | $48.7M | 38.2K t |
| 2019 | $43.4M | 33.5K t |
| 2018 | $42.5M | 29.8K t |
| 2017 | $37.5M | 27.0K t |
Where Turkey imports anionic surfactant from
The largest suppliers were Germany (28%), Egypt (21%), Italy (13%). Among the main suppliers, Norway grew fastest (+222% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $14.7M | 28% |
| Egypt | $11.1M | 21% |
| Italy | $6.7M | 13% |
| France | $2.2M | 4.2% |
| Iran | $2.1M | 4% |
| Norway | $1.9M | 3.7% |
| South Korea | $1.6M | 3% |
| United Kingdom | $1.5M | 2.8% |
| India | $1.4M | 2.7% |
| China | $1.2M | 2.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.58 per kg, close to the world average of $1.65.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Anionic surfactant exports from Turkey
Exports of anionic surfactant by Turkey reached $47.4 million in 2024 (29.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Serbia (18%), Russia (15%), Syria (15%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, Iraq grew fastest (+77% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey anionic surfactant imports (HS 3402.11): 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 3402.11: Organic surface-active agents: anionic (other than soap), whether or not put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of anionic surfactant imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported anionic surfactant worth $52.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 33.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 214 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply anionic surfactant to Turkey?
Germany was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($14.7 million), followed by Egypt (21%) and Italy (13%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 48 supplier countries in total. Norway grew fastest among the top ten, up 222% on the year.
What is the average import price of anionic surfactant per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.58 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.65 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of anionic surfactant to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $37.5 million in 2017 to $52.2 million in 2024, an increase of 39%. The peak was 2022 at $59.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $49.2 million a year.
Does Turkey also export anionic surfactant?
Yes. Turkey exported $47.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Serbia, Russia and Syria. That compares with imports of $52.2 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for anionic surfactant?
The HS code for anionic surfactant is subheading 3402.11. 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.
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