Borates (other) exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of borates (other) by Turkey reached $25.0 million in 2024 (16.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 70 countries for exports of this product. That is 31% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $35.9 million.
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 | $25.0M | 16.1K t |
| 2023 | $19.0M | 11.3K t |
| 2022 | $35.9M | 20.9K t |
| 2021 | $25.3M | 28.0K t |
| 2020 | $17.8M | 31.8K t |
| 2019 | $9.1M | 6.6K t |
| 2018 | $12.9M | 27.4K t |
| 2017 | $14.0M | 30.1K t |
Where Turkey exports borates (other) to
Most of it went to India (33%), Italy (9%), Brazil (9%). Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $8.3M | 33% |
| Italy | $2.4M | 9.5% |
| Brazil | $2.2M | 8.9% |
| Germany | $2.0M | 7.9% |
| Australia | $1.3M | 5.3% |
| United States | $1.3M | 5.3% |
| China | $1.3M | 5.1% |
| Iran | $1.1M | 4.4% |
| Russia | $1.0M | 4.2% |
| Singapore | $869K | 3.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.55 per kg, 23% below the world average of $2.02, 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.
Borates (other) imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $1.7 million of borates (other) in 2024 (99 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were Germany (23%), Australia (21%), Brazil (20%). Among the main suppliers, Canada grew fastest (+750% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $383K | 23% |
| Australia | $349K | 21% |
| Brazil | $346K | 20% |
| China | $156K | 9.2% |
| Netherlands | $146K | 8.6% |
| Canada | $110K | 6.5% |
| Japan | $59K | 3.5% |
| United States | $31K | 1.8% |
| France | $23K | 1.3% |
| Poland | $18K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey borates (other) exports (HS 2840.20): 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 2840.20: Borates: n.e.c. in heading no. 2840.
Common questions
What is the value of borates (other) exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported borates (other) worth $25.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 70 countries worldwide, with 14% of world exports. The value was up 31% on 2023.
Which countries buy borates (other) from Turkey?
India was the largest buyer with 33% of the value ($8.3 million), followed by Italy (9%) and Brazil (9%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 70 buyer countries in total. Russia grew fastest among the top ten, up 444% on the year.
What is the average export price of borates (other) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.55 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $2.02 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of borates (other) from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $14.0 million in 2017 to $25.0 million in 2024, an increase of 79%. The peak was 2022 at $35.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.9 million a year.
Does Turkey also import borates (other)?
Yes. Turkey imported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, Australia and Brazil. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $23.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for borates (other)?
The HS code for borates (other) is subheading 2840.20. 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 2840 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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