Caustic soda imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $171.9 million of caustic soda in 2024 (612.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 5% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $334.6 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 | $171.9M | 612.1K t |
| 2023 | $181.7M | 527.1K t |
| 2022 | $334.6M | 664.8K t |
| 2021 | $132.3M | 622.0K t |
| 2020 | $100.5M | 603.7K t |
| 2019 | $138.0M | 643.7K t |
| 2018 | $110.9M | 307.4K t |
| 2017 | $168.7M | 489.5K t |
Where Turkey imports caustic soda from
Most of the value came from Egypt (19%), Russia (16%), Romania (15%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $33.0M | 19% |
| Russia | $27.6M | 16% |
| Romania | $25.7M | 15% |
| Belgium | $18.9M | 11% |
| Iran | $16.4M | 9.6% |
| France | $14.9M | 8.7% |
| Oman | $11.2M | 6.5% |
| South Korea | $5.7M | 3.3% |
| India | $4.0M | 2.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.4M | 2% |
Product types under HS 2815
| 2815.12 | Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda): in aqueous solution (soda lye or liquid soda) | 77% |
| 2815.11 | Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda): solid | 14% |
| 2815.20 | Potassium hydroxide (caustic potash) | 8.9% |
| 2815.30 | Peroxides of sodium or potassium | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2815.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.28 per kg, close to the world average of $0.34.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Caustic soda exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $17.1 million of caustic soda in 2024 (29.3 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Ukraine (42%), Bulgaria (9%), Turkmenistan (5%). Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | $7.1M | 42% |
| Bulgaria | $1.5M | 8.8% |
| Turkmenistan | $868K | 5.1% |
| Egypt | $845K | 5% |
| Romania | $523K | 3.1% |
| Syria | $517K | 3% |
| Iraq | $415K | 2.4% |
| Greece | $359K | 2.1% |
| Italy | $347K | 2% |
| Libya | $316K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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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 2815: Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda); potassium hydroxide (caustic potash) peroxides of sodium or potassium.
Common questions
What is the value of caustic soda imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported caustic soda worth $171.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 612.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 216 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply caustic soda to Turkey?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 19% of the value ($33.0 million), followed by Russia (16%) and Romania (15%). The top three together account for 50%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 167% on the year.
What is the average import price of caustic soda per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.28 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $0.34 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 caustic soda to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $168.7 million in 2017 to $171.9 million in 2024, an increase of 2%. The peak was 2022 at $334.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export caustic soda?
Yes. Turkey exported $17.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ukraine, Bulgaria and Turkmenistan. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $154.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for caustic soda?
The HS code for caustic soda is heading 2815. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 2815.12 (77% of the value) and 2815.11 (14%). 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 2815 page.
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