Boric acid exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported boric acid worth $149.6 million (155.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 84 countries. That is 18% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $266.4 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 | $149.6M | 155.6K t |
| 2023 | $183.5M | 173.5K t |
| 2022 | $266.4M | 292.9K t |
| 2021 | $181.5M | 308.8K t |
| 2020 | $114.9M | 220.9K t |
| 2019 | $119.4M | 222.3K t |
| 2018 | $159.3M | 288.3K t |
| 2017 | $110.5M | 204.2K t |
Where Turkey exports boric acid to
Most of it went to Morocco (10%), Taiwan (8%), Canada (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 26%. Among the main buyer markets, Morocco grew fastest (+998% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $14.8M | 9.9% |
| Taiwan | $12.3M | 8.3% |
| Canada | $11.1M | 7.4% |
| Brazil | $10.9M | 7.3% |
| Italy | $10.4M | 7% |
| United States | $8.9M | 5.9% |
| Ukraine | $8.6M | 5.8% |
| China | $6.4M | 4.3% |
| South Korea | $6.4M | 4.3% |
| Thailand | $4.4M | 3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.96 per kg, close to the world average of $0.94.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 2810: Oxides of boron; boric acids.
Common questions
What is the value of boric acid exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported boric acid worth $149.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 155.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 84 countries worldwide, with 22% of world exports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries buy boric acid from Turkey?
Morocco was the largest buyer with 10% of the value ($14.8 million), followed by Taiwan (8%) and Canada (7%). The top three together account for 26%, out of 76 buyer countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 998% on the year.
What is the average export price of boric acid per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.96 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.94 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 boric acid from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $110.5 million in 2017 to $149.6 million in 2024, an increase of 35%. The peak was 2022 at $266.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for boric acid?
The HS code for boric acid is heading 2810. In Turkey all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2810.00. 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 2810 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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