Carboxymethyl cellulose exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of carboxymethyl cellulose by Turkey reached $76.6 million in 2024 (50.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 103 countries for exports of this product. That is 16% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $111.9 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 | $76.6M | 50.7K t |
| 2023 | $91.3M | 50.3K t |
| 2022 | $111.9M | 58.4K t |
| 2021 | $68.3M | 48.8K t |
| 2020 | $49.8M | 43.3K t |
| 2019 | $65.2M | 52.0K t |
| 2018 | $59.0M | 47.8K t |
| 2017 | $41.4M | 39.5K t |
Where Turkey exports carboxymethyl cellulose to
Most of it went to United States (11%), Peru (11%), Saudi Arabia (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 30%. Among the main buyer markets, Czech Republic grew fastest (+274% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $8.8M | 12% |
| Peru | $8.3M | 11% |
| Saudi Arabia | $6.1M | 7.9% |
| Russia | $5.5M | 7.2% |
| Egypt | $4.2M | 5.5% |
| Italy | $3.1M | 4.1% |
| Czech Republic | $2.7M | 3.5% |
| South Africa | $2.6M | 3.4% |
| Germany | $2.5M | 3.3% |
| Serbia | $2.3M | 3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.51 per kg, 55% below the world average of $3.39, 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.
Carboxymethyl cellulose imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported carboxymethyl cellulose worth $10.4 million (2.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were China (24%), Germany (17%), Finland (16%). Among the main suppliers, Ireland grew fastest (+49% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.5M | 24% |
| Germany | $1.7M | 17% |
| Finland | $1.7M | 16% |
| Italy | $1.0M | 9.8% |
| France | $1.0M | 9.7% |
| Ireland | $448K | 4.3% |
| India | $412K | 4% |
| Taiwan | $380K | 3.7% |
| Netherlands | $307K | 3% |
| Japan | $224K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey carboxymethyl cellulose exports (HS 3912.31): 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 3912.31: Cellulose ethers: carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of carboxymethyl cellulose exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported carboxymethyl cellulose worth $76.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 50.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 103 countries worldwide, with 7% of world exports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries buy carboxymethyl cellulose from Turkey?
The United States was the largest buyer with 11% of the value ($8.8 million), followed by Peru (11%) and Saudi Arabia (8%). The top three together account for 30%, out of 97 buyer countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 274% on the year.
What is the average export price of carboxymethyl cellulose per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.51 per kg in 2024, 55% below the world average of $3.39 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of carboxymethyl cellulose from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $41.4 million in 2017 to $76.6 million in 2024, an increase of 85%. The peak was 2022 at $111.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $70.4 million a year.
Does Turkey also import carboxymethyl cellulose?
Yes. Turkey imported $10.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Germany and Finland. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $66.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for carboxymethyl cellulose?
The HS code for carboxymethyl cellulose is subheading 3912.31. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3912 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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