Barium sulfate imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $6.1 million of barium sulfate in 2024 (7.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 137 countries for imports of this product. That is 5% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $8.2 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 | $6.1M | 7.6K t |
| 2023 | $5.8M | 8.3K t |
| 2022 | $7.5M | 6.6K t |
| 2021 | $8.2M | 7.6K t |
| 2020 | $5.6M | 6.8K t |
| 2019 | $7.1M | 7.7K t |
| 2018 | $6.9M | 6.9K t |
| 2017 | $7.2M | 7.5K t |
Where Turkey imports barium sulfate from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 50% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.1M | 50% |
| Germany | $2.3M | 38% |
| Italy | $450K | 7.4% |
| Japan | $88K | 1.4% |
| South Korea | $66K | 1.1% |
| Spain | $53K | 0.9% |
| India | $47K | 0.8% |
| France | $6K | 0.1% |
| United States | $5K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $3K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.80 per kg, 22% below the world average of $1.03, 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.
Barium sulfate exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $271 thousand of barium sulfate in 2024 (200 tonnes). Egypt alone took 59% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest (+272% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $160K | 59% |
| China | $81K | 30% |
| Republic of the Congo | $9K | 3.5% |
| North Macedonia | $6K | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 1.5% |
| Tajikistan | $4K | 1.4% |
| Guinea | $2K | 0.9% |
| Tanzania | $2K | 0.6% |
| Albania | $1K | 0.3% |
| Romania | $1K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey barium sulfate imports (HS 2833.27): 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 2833.27: Sulphates: of barium.
Common questions
What is the value of barium sulfate imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported barium sulfate worth $6.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 137 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply barium sulfate to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by Germany (38%) and Italy (7%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 262% on the year.
What is the average import price of barium sulfate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.80 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $1.03 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of barium sulfate to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.2 million in 2017 to $6.1 million in 2024, a fall of 15%. The peak was 2021 at $8.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.8 million a year.
Does Turkey also export barium sulfate?
Yes. Turkey exported $271 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt, China and the Republic of the Congo. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $5.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for barium sulfate?
The HS code for barium sulfate is subheading 2833.27. 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 2833 page.
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