Catalyst imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of catalyst by Turkey reached $208.9 million in 2024 (15.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 17% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $208.9M | 15.7K t |
| 2023 | $250.4M | 15.6K t |
| 2022 | $195.1M | 15.9K t |
| 2021 | $192.8M | 12.2K t |
| 2020 | $150.8M | 8.7K t |
| 2019 | $121.3M | 10.1K t |
| 2018 | $113.1M | 9.9K t |
| 2017 | $116.6M | 8.1K t |
Where Turkey imports catalyst from
The largest suppliers were Germany (35%), United States (17%), China (10%). Among the main suppliers, Iran grew fastest (+223% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $72.8M | 35% |
| United States | $36.0M | 17% |
| China | $20.4M | 9.8% |
| South Africa | $12.0M | 5.7% |
| Italy | $8.8M | 4.2% |
| South Korea | $8.2M | 3.9% |
| Iran | $7.7M | 3.7% |
| Denmark | $7.4M | 3.5% |
| France | $6.8M | 3.3% |
| Spain | $5.7M | 2.7% |
Product types under HS 3815
| 3815.12 | Catalysts, supported: reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic preparations, with precious metal or precious metal compounds as the… | 32% |
| 3815.19 | Catalysts, supported: reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic preparations, with an active substance other than nickel or precious… | 27% |
| 3815.90 | Reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic preparations, unsupported, n.e.c. or included | 25% |
| 3815.11 | Catalysts, supported: reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic preparations, with nickel or nickel compounds as the active substance… | 16% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3815.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.26 per kg, close to the world average of $15.63.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Catalyst exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported catalyst worth $37.0 million (7.2 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Turkmenistan (19%), Kazakhstan (14%), Venezuela (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 41%. Among the main buyer markets, Venezuela grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkmenistan | $7.0M | 19% |
| Kazakhstan | $5.3M | 14% |
| Venezuela | $2.9M | 7.9% |
| Iraq | $2.4M | 6.5% |
| Iran | $2.2M | 6.1% |
| Greece | $2.1M | 5.7% |
| Russia | $1.8M | 4.9% |
| Poland | $1.2M | 3.2% |
| Azerbaijan | $1.2M | 3.2% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 3.1% |
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 3815: Reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic preparations n.e.c. or included.
Common questions
What is the value of catalyst imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported catalyst worth $208.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 207 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply catalyst to Turkey?
Germany was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($72.8 million), followed by the United States (17%) and China (10%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 54 supplier countries in total. Iran grew fastest among the top ten, up 223% on the year.
What is the average import price of catalyst per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.26 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $15.63 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 imports of catalyst to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $116.6 million in 2017 to $208.9 million in 2024, an increase of 79%. The peak was 2023 at $250.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export catalyst?
Yes. Turkey exported $37.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan and Venezuela. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $171.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for catalyst?
The HS code for catalyst is heading 3815. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 3815.12 (32% of the value) and 3815.19 (27%). It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3815 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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