Borax anhydrous exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported borax anhydrous worth $30.6 million (29.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 51 countries for exports of this product. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average.
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 | $30.6M | 29.1K t |
| 2023 | $30.5M | 26.5K t |
| 2022 | $29.0M | 33.6K t |
| 2021 | $20.8M | 30.1K t |
| 2020 | $18.7M | 29.1K t |
| 2019 | $19.2M | 29.9K t |
| 2018 | $18.1M | 28.0K t |
| 2017 | $13.0M | 20.3K t |
Where Turkey exports borax anhydrous to
Most of it went to Netherlands (20%), United States (14%), France (14%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, South Korea grew fastest (+285% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $6.0M | 20% |
| United States | $4.4M | 14% |
| France | $4.2M | 14% |
| Sweden | $2.9M | 9.6% |
| Italy | $2.2M | 7.3% |
| China | $1.8M | 6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.3M | 4.1% |
| South Korea | $1000K | 3.3% |
| India | $856K | 2.8% |
| Spain | $735K | 2.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.05 per kg, close to the world average of $1.19.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Turkey borax anhydrous exports (HS 2840.11): 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 2840.11: Borates: disodium tetraborate (refined borax), anhydrous.
Common questions
What is the value of borax anhydrous exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported borax anhydrous worth $30.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 29.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 51 countries worldwide, with 33% of world exports. The value was up 0% on 2023.
Which countries buy borax anhydrous from Turkey?
The Netherlands was the largest buyer with 20% of the value ($6.0 million), followed by the United States (14%) and France (14%). The top three together account for 48%, out of 45 buyer countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 285% on the year.
What is the average export price of borax anhydrous per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.05 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $1.19 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of borax anhydrous from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $13.0 million in 2017 to $30.6 million in 2024, an increase of 136%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $22.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for borax anhydrous?
The HS code for borax anhydrous is subheading 2840.11. 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.
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