Benzoic acid imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported benzoic acid worth $20.6 million (13.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 188 countries. Value rose 13% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average.
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 | $20.6M | 13.6K t |
| 2023 | $18.2M | 12.1K t |
| 2022 | $20.3M | 9.9K t |
| 2021 | $16.6M | 10.4K t |
| 2020 | $11.3M | 9.8K t |
| 2019 | $11.5M | 8.5K t |
| 2018 | $10.9M | 7.4K t |
| 2017 | $10.1M | 7.6K t |
Where Turkey imports benzoic acid from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Estonia grew fastest (+67% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $12.5M | 61% |
| Estonia | $3.2M | 16% |
| Netherlands | $2.5M | 12% |
| United States | $890K | 4.3% |
| Italy | $390K | 1.9% |
| Germany | $384K | 1.9% |
| India | $190K | 0.9% |
| Spain | $190K | 0.9% |
| France | $101K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $87K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.51 per kg, 29% below the world average of $2.13, 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.
Benzoic acid exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $2.6 million of benzoic acid in 2024 (655 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Israel (26%), Russia (18%), Iran (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Greece grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey benzoic acid imports (HS 2916.31): 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 2916.31: Acids: aromatic monocarboxylic acids, benzoic acid, its salts and esters.
Common questions
What is the value of benzoic acid imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported benzoic acid worth $20.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 188 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply benzoic acid to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($12.5 million), followed by Estonia (15%) and the Netherlands (12%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 140% on the year.
What is the average import price of benzoic acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.51 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $2.13 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of benzoic acid to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.1 million in 2017 to $20.6 million in 2024, an increase of 104%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $14.9 million a year.
Does Turkey also export benzoic acid?
Yes. Turkey exported $2.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Israel, Russia and Iran. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $18.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for benzoic acid?
The HS code for benzoic acid is subheading 2916.31. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2916 page.
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