Chemical product imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported chemical product worth $793.0 million (280.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 4% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $793.0M | 280.5K t |
| 2023 | $829.5M | 280.5K t |
| 2022 | $907.8M | 302.4K t |
| 2021 | $710.7M | 282.3K t |
| 2020 | $585.3M | 272.4K t |
| 2019 | $567.9M | 267.4K t |
| 2018 | $599.3M | 240.9K t |
| 2017 | $593.9M | 284.8K t |
Where Turkey imports chemical product from
The largest suppliers were Germany (28%), China (15%), Italy (9%). Among the main suppliers, Ireland grew fastest (+40% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $219.5M | 28% |
| China | $121.3M | 15% |
| Italy | $72.4M | 9.1% |
| France | $46.9M | 5.9% |
| Ireland | $38.4M | 4.8% |
| United Kingdom | $36.8M | 4.6% |
| Netherlands | $34.1M | 4.3% |
| United States | $30.5M | 3.9% |
| Spain | $30.2M | 3.8% |
| Belgium | $25.7M | 3.2% |
Product types under HS 3824
| 3824.99 | Chemical products, mixtures and preparations: n.e.c. heading 3824 | 94% |
| 3824.78 | Mixtures containing halogenated derivatives of methane, ethane or propane: containing perfluorocarbons (PFCs) or hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), but not… | 2.2% |
| 3824.40 | Cements, mortars or concretes: their prepared additives | 1.6% |
| 3824.10 | Binders, prepared: for foundry moulds or cores | 1.2% |
| 3824.50 | Mortars and concretes: non-refractory | 0.6% |
| 3824.60 | Sorbitol: other than that of subheading no. 2905.44 | 0.3% |
| 3824.30 | Metal carbides, non-agglomerated: mixed together or with metallic binders | 0.3% |
| 3824.91 | Chemical products, mixtures and preparations: consisting mainly of (5-ethyl-2-methyl-2-oxido-1,3,2-dioxaphosphinan-5-yl)methyl methylphosphonate and… | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3824.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.83 per kg, 28% above the world average of $2.21. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Chemical product exports from Turkey
Exports of chemical product by Turkey reached $496.7 million in 2024 (659.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Iraq (10%), Germany (10%), Netherlands (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 28%. Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+96% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $50.6M | 10% |
| Germany | $49.9M | 10% |
| Netherlands | $40.6M | 8.2% |
| Russia | $37.1M | 7.5% |
| Iran | $17.9M | 3.6% |
| Georgia | $15.0M | 3% |
| Uzbekistan | $14.6M | 2.9% |
| France | $13.4M | 2.7% |
| Italy | $12.1M | 2.4% |
| Spain | $11.8M | 2.4% |
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 3824: Prepared binders for foundry moulds or cores; chemical products and preparations of the chemical or allied industries (including those consisting of mixtures of natural products), not elsewhere specified or included.
Common questions
What is the value of chemical product imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported chemical product worth $793.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 280.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 223 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply chemical product to Turkey?
Germany was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($219.5 million), followed by China (15%) and Italy (9%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 92 supplier countries in total. Ireland grew fastest among the top ten, up 40% on the year.
What is the average import price of chemical product per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.83 per kg in 2024, 28% above the world average of $2.21 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 chemical product to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $593.9 million in 2017 to $793.0 million in 2024, an increase of 34%. The peak was 2022 at $907.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export chemical product?
Yes. Turkey exported $496.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iraq, Germany and the Netherlands. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $296.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for chemical product?
The HS code for chemical product is heading 3824. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 3824.99 (94% of the value) and 3824.78 (2%). It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3824 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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