Cellulose nitrate imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported cellulose nitrate worth $32.6 million (9.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 140 countries for imports of this product. That is 23% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $42.0 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 | $32.6M | 9.7K t |
| 2023 | $42.0M | 10.7K t |
| 2022 | $39.8M | 10.5K t |
| 2021 | $25.2M | 8.7K t |
| 2020 | $21.6M | 8.3K t |
| 2019 | $22.4M | 8.4K t |
| 2018 | $24.3M | 8.7K t |
| 2017 | $26.4M | 9.2K t |
Where Turkey imports cellulose nitrate from
Germany alone supplied 52% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $17.0M | 52% |
| Thailand | $9.9M | 30% |
| Indonesia | $2.2M | 6.9% |
| Brazil | $1.1M | 3.5% |
| Pakistan | $438K | 1.3% |
| China | $356K | 1.1% |
| Slovakia | $310K | 1% |
| Bulgaria | $306K | 0.9% |
| India | $277K | 0.9% |
| Iran | $220K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.36 per kg, close to the world average of $4.09.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cellulose nitrate exports from Turkey
Exports of cellulose nitrate by Turkey reached $429 thousand in 2024 (96 tonnes). Most of it went to Azerbaijan (41%), Pakistan (20%), Russia (18%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Azerbaijan | $178K | 42% |
| Pakistan | $85K | 20% |
| Russia | $78K | 18% |
| Italy | $23K | 5.3% |
| Germany | $21K | 5% |
| Kazakhstan | $18K | 4.1% |
| Belarus | $11K | 2.6% |
| Iraq | $8K | 1.8% |
| China | $7K | 1.6% |
| Costa Rica | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey cellulose nitrate imports (HS 3912.20): 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 3912.20: Cellulose nitrates (including collodions): in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of cellulose nitrate imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported cellulose nitrate worth $32.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 140 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply cellulose nitrate to Turkey?
Germany was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($17.0 million), followed by Thailand (30%) and Indonesia (7%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 22% on the year.
What is the average import price of cellulose nitrate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.36 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $4.09 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cellulose nitrate to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $26.4 million in 2017 to $32.6 million in 2024, an increase of 24%. The peak was 2023 at $42.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $29.3 million a year.
Does Turkey also export cellulose nitrate?
Yes. Turkey exported $429 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Azerbaijan, Pakistan and Russia. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $32.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for cellulose nitrate?
The HS code for cellulose nitrate is subheading 3912.20. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3912 page.
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