Carbonate exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $1.29 billion of carbonate in 2024 (5.73 million tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 157 countries. Value fell 21% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $1.72 billion.
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 | $1.29B | 5.73M t |
| 2023 | $1.64B | 5.56M t |
| 2022 | $1.72B | 5.32M t |
| 2021 | $978.7M | 5.37M t |
| 2020 | $874.1M | 4.75M t |
| 2019 | $949.9M | 4.95M t |
| 2018 | $749.9M | 4.10M t |
| 2017 | $441.9M | 2.46M t |
Where Turkey exports carbonate to
Most of it went to Spain (9%), Netherlands (9%), Italy (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 25%. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+39% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $119.6M | 9.3% |
| Netherlands | $110.3M | 8.5% |
| Italy | $95.9M | 7.4% |
| Brazil | $94.3M | 7.3% |
| Egypt | $83.0M | 6.4% |
| India | $71.4M | 5.5% |
| Thailand | $54.9M | 4.2% |
| United Kingdom | $51.7M | 4% |
| Portugal | $45.6M | 3.5% |
| Poland | $44.6M | 3.5% |
Product types under HS 2836
| 2836.20 | Carbonates: disodium carbonate | 80% |
| 2836.30 | Carbonates: sodium hydrogen carbonate (sodium bicarbonate) | 13% |
| 2836.99 | Carbonates: n.e.c. in heading no. 2836 and other than lithium or strontium | 3.8% |
| 2836.50 | Carbonates: calcium carbonate | 3.7% |
| 2836.40 | Carbonates: potassium carbonate | 0.3% |
| 2836.60 | Carbonates: barium carbonate | 0% |
| 2836.91 | Carbonates: lithium carbonate | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2836.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.23 per kg, 49% below the world average of $0.45, 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.
Carbonate imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $141.4 million of carbonate in 2024 (362.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were Bulgaria (44%), Russia (14%), Germany (10%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | $62.1M | 44% |
| Russia | $20.1M | 14% |
| Germany | $14.8M | 11% |
| China | $8.9M | 6.3% |
| South Korea | $7.1M | 5% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $6.9M | 4.9% |
| Belgium | $5.7M | 4% |
| France | $4.1M | 2.9% |
| Singapore | $3.0M | 2.1% |
| Norway | $1.7M | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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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 2836: Carbonates; peroxocarbonates (percarbonates); commercial ammonium carbonate containing ammonium carbamate.
Common questions
What is the value of carbonate exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported carbonate worth $1.29 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.73 million tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 157 countries worldwide, with 11% of world exports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries buy carbonate from Turkey?
Spain was the largest buyer with 9% of the value ($119.6 million), followed by the Netherlands (9%) and Italy (7%). The top three together account for 25%, out of 163 buyer countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 39% on the year.
What is the average export price of carbonate per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.23 per kg in 2024, 49% below the world average of $0.45 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 carbonate from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $441.9 million in 2017 to $1.29 billion in 2024, an increase of 193%. The peak was 2022 at $1.72 billion. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import carbonate?
Yes. Turkey imported $141.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Bulgaria, Russia and Germany. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.15 billion a year.
What is the HS code for carbonate?
The HS code for carbonate is heading 2836. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 2836.20 (80% of the value) and 2836.30 (12%). 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 2836 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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