Butyric and valeric acids imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of butyric and valeric acids by Turkey reached $14.7 million in 2024 (5.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
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 | $14.7M | 5.8K t |
| 2023 | $14.8M | 6.0K t |
| 2022 | $15.8M | 5.4K t |
| 2021 | $15.6M | 5.8K t |
| 2020 | $9.1M | 5.5K t |
| 2019 | $7.0M | 3.9K t |
| 2018 | $8.1M | 4.6K t |
| 2017 | $7.8M | 5.0K t |
Where Turkey imports butyric and valeric acids from
The largest suppliers were United States (40%), China (27%), Belgium (14%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $5.9M | 40% |
| China | $4.0M | 28% |
| Belgium | $2.0M | 14% |
| Netherlands | $618K | 4.2% |
| Spain | $521K | 3.6% |
| Germany | $433K | 3% |
| United Kingdom | $299K | 2% |
| India | $276K | 1.9% |
| Japan | $249K | 1.7% |
| France | $143K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.52 per kg, close to the world average of $2.34.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Butyric and valeric acids exports from Turkey
Exports of butyric and valeric acids by Turkey reached $1.2 million in 2024 (553 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Uzbekistan (15%), Russia (10%), Tajikistan (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 34%. Among the main buyer markets, Russia grew fastest (+216% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey butyric and valeric acids imports (HS 2915.60): 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 2915.60: Acids: saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids: butanoic acids, pentanoic acids, their salts and esters.
Common questions
What is the value of butyric and valeric acids imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported butyric and valeric acids worth $14.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 168 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply butyric and valeric acids to Turkey?
The United States was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($5.9 million), followed by China (27%) and Belgium (14%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 82% on the year.
What is the average import price of butyric and valeric acids per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.52 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $2.34 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of butyric and valeric acids to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.8 million in 2017 to $14.7 million in 2024, an increase of 89%. The peak was 2022 at $15.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.6 million a year.
Does Turkey also export butyric and valeric acids?
Yes. Turkey exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uzbekistan, Russia and Tajikistan. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $13.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for butyric and valeric acids?
The HS code for butyric and valeric acids is subheading 2915.60. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2915 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Turkey reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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