Chloride imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported chloride worth $33.4 million (39.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 4% from 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 | $33.4M | 39.5K t |
| 2023 | $34.8M | 42.1K t |
| 2022 | $31.9M | 33.1K t |
| 2021 | $31.1M | 41.9K t |
| 2020 | $22.5M | 36.8K t |
| 2019 | $22.8M | 34.8K t |
| 2018 | $20.0M | 29.9K t |
| 2017 | $20.4M | 32.9K t |
Where Turkey imports chloride from
The largest suppliers were China (15%), Germany (13%), Netherlands (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 38%. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+40% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.9M | 15% |
| Germany | $4.4M | 13% |
| Netherlands | $3.3M | 10% |
| Italy | $3.1M | 9.3% |
| Spain | $2.8M | 8.5% |
| India | $2.5M | 7.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.0M | 6% |
| Egypt | $1.8M | 5.2% |
| United States | $1.5M | 4.5% |
| France | $1.2M | 3.6% |
Product types under HS 2827
| 2827.20 | Chlorides: of calcium | 27% |
| 2827.39 | Chlorides: other than of ammonium, calcium, magnesium, aluminium and nickel | 15% |
| 2827.10 | Chlorides: of ammonium | 14% |
| 2827.31 | Chlorides: of magnesium | 9.8% |
| 2827.41 | Chloride oxides and chloride hydroxides: of copper | 9.5% |
| 2827.60 | Iodides and iodide oxides | 8% |
| 2827.35 | Chlorides: of nickel | 5.4% |
| 2827.59 | Bromides and bromide oxides: other than item no. 2827.51 | 3.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2827.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.85 per kg, 44% above the world average of $0.59. 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.
Chloride exports from Turkey
Exports of chloride by Turkey reached $13.7 million in 2024 (18.5 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Canada (14%), Germany (12%), Bulgaria (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 38%. Among the main buyer markets, Greece grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $2.0M | 14% |
| Germany | $1.7M | 12% |
| Bulgaria | $1.5M | 11% |
| Turkmenistan | $928K | 6.8% |
| United States | $854K | 6.2% |
| Italy | $844K | 6.2% |
| Iraq | $636K | 4.6% |
| Israel | $470K | 3.4% |
| Iran | $367K | 2.7% |
| Greece | $360K | 2.6% |
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 2827: Chlorides; chloride oxides and chloride hydroxides; bromides and bromide oxides; iodides and iodide oxides.
Common questions
What is the value of chloride imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported chloride worth $33.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 39.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 212 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply chloride to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 15% of the value ($4.9 million), followed by Germany (13%) and the Netherlands (10%). The top three together account for 38%, out of 49 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 40% on the year.
What is the average import price of chloride per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.85 per kg in 2024, 44% above the world average of $0.59 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 chloride to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.4 million in 2017 to $33.4 million in 2024, an increase of 64%. The peak was 2023 at $34.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export chloride?
Yes. Turkey exported $13.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Germany and Bulgaria. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $19.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for chloride?
The HS code for chloride is heading 2827. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 2827.20 (27% of the value) and 2827.39 (15%). 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 2827 page.
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