Borax exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $261.3 million of borax in 2024 (681.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 61 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 20% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $261.3M | 681.8K t |
| 2023 | $217.0M | 518.8K t |
| 2022 | $283.6M | 791.5K t |
| 2021 | $246.3M | 804.6K t |
| 2020 | $186.2M | 588.1K t |
| 2019 | $241.2M | 737.1K t |
| 2018 | $308.4M | 888.2K t |
| 2017 | $285.3M | 831.0K t |
Where Turkey exports borax to
Most of it went to China (40%), India (16%), United States (7%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+68% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $104.0M | 40% |
| India | $41.7M | 16% |
| United States | $19.3M | 7.4% |
| Austria | $11.0M | 4.2% |
| Taiwan | $9.5M | 3.6% |
| Netherlands | $6.8M | 2.6% |
| Czech Republic | $6.6M | 2.5% |
| Brazil | $6.2M | 2.4% |
| Japan | $5.6M | 2.1% |
| Spain | $5.5M | 2.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.38 per kg, close to the world average of $0.37.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 2528: Natural borates and concentrates thereof (whether or not calcined), but not including borates separated from natural brine; natural boric acid containing not more than 85 % of H3BO3 calculated on the dry weight.
Common questions
What is the value of borax exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported borax worth $261.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 681.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 61 countries worldwide, with 57% of world exports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries buy borax from Turkey?
China was the largest buyer with 40% of the value ($104.0 million), followed by India (16%) and the United States (7%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 52 buyer countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 68% on the year.
What is the average export price of borax per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.38 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.37 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of borax from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $285.3 million in 2017 to $261.3 million in 2024, a fall of 8%. The peak was 2018 at $308.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for borax?
The HS code for borax is heading 2528. In Turkey all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2528.00. It sits in HS chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2528 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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