Caprolactam imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $24.7 million of caprolactam in 2024 (14.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 18% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $44.7 million.
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 | $24.7M | 14.1K t |
| 2023 | $30.0M | 16.9K t |
| 2022 | $33.5M | 14.6K t |
| 2021 | $44.7M | 21.1K t |
| 2020 | $15.4M | 11.5K t |
| 2019 | $21.2M | 11.5K t |
| 2018 | $24.3M | 10.8K t |
| 2017 | $21.8M | 10.7K t |
Where Turkey imports caprolactam from
One supplier dominates: Russia accounted for 66% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+135% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $16.4M | 67% |
| Belgium | $4.3M | 18% |
| Germany | $3.7M | 15% |
| Belarus | $233K | 1% |
| Spain | $3K | 0% |
| Portugal | $1K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.75 per kg, close to the world average of $1.80.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Caprolactam exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported caprolactam worth $237 thousand (80 tonnes). Iran alone took 61% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Iran grew fastest (+345% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | $144K | 61% |
| Ukraine | $48K | 20% |
| Egypt | $24K | 10% |
| United Arab Emirates | $21K | 8.8% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey caprolactam imports (HS 2933.71): 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 2933.71: Heterocyclic compounds: lactams: 6-hexanelactam (epsilon-caprolactam).
Common questions
What is the value of caprolactam imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported caprolactam worth $24.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 75 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply caprolactam to Turkey?
Russia was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($16.4 million), followed by Belgium (18%) and Germany (15%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 135% on the year.
What is the average import price of caprolactam per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.75 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.80 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of caprolactam to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $21.8 million in 2017 to $24.7 million in 2024, an increase of 13%. The peak was 2021 at $44.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $27.0 million a year.
Does Turkey also export caprolactam?
Yes. Turkey exported $237 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iran, Ukraine and Egypt. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $24.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for caprolactam?
The HS code for caprolactam is subheading 2933.71. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2933 page.
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