Bromides and iodides (halides) imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $2.4 million of bromides and iodides (halides) in 2024 (274 tonnes). Value fell 12% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $2.4M | 274 t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 292 t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 255 t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 184 t |
| 2020 | $936K | 136 t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 153 t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 229 t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 234 t |
Where Turkey imports bromides and iodides (halides) from
China alone supplied 60% of it. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+40% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.4M | 60% |
| Russia | $519K | 22% |
| France | $244K | 10% |
| Germany | $134K | 5.7% |
| United States | $43K | 1.8% |
| Italy | $2K | 0.1% |
| Poland | $2K | 0.1% |
| Sweden | $2K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $1K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.60 per kg, 52% below the world average of $17.86, 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.
Bromides and iodides (halides) exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported bromides and iodides (halides) worth $272 thousand (18 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Azerbaijan (28%), France (22%), Kazakhstan (11%). Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Azerbaijan | $76K | 28% |
| France | $60K | 22% |
| Kazakhstan | $30K | 11% |
| South Korea | $24K | 8.8% |
| Poland | $17K | 6.1% |
| Iraq | $15K | 5.5% |
| Greece | $9K | 3.1% |
| Georgia | $6K | 2.1% |
| Cyprus | $5K | 1.7% |
| Peru | $5K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey bromides and iodides (halides) imports (HS 2812.90): 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 2812.90: Halides and halide oxides of non-metals: excluding chloride.
Common questions
What is the value of bromides and iodides (halides) imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported bromides and iodides (halides) worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 274 tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 152 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply bromides and iodides (halides) to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Russia (22%) and France (10%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 372% on the year.
What is the average import price of bromides and iodides (halides) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.60 per kg in 2024, 52% below the world average of $17.86 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of bromides and iodides (halides) to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 21%. The peak was 2023 at $2.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
Does Turkey also export bromides and iodides (halides)?
Yes. Turkey exported $272 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Azerbaijan, France and Kazakhstan. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for bromides and iodides (halides)?
The HS code for bromides and iodides (halides) is subheading 2812.90. 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 2812 page.
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