Citric acid imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $34.7 million of citric acid in 2024 (34.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 31% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $96.8 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 | $34.7M | 34.6K t |
| 2023 | $50.3M | 52.0K t |
| 2022 | $96.8M | 52.4K t |
| 2021 | $40.1M | 33.6K t |
| 2020 | $39.1M | 59.1K t |
| 2019 | $37.4M | 57.0K t |
| 2018 | $44.1M | 56.2K t |
| 2017 | $57.6M | 61.0K t |
Where Turkey imports citric acid from
China alone supplied 80% of it. Among the main suppliers, Ireland grew fastest (+185% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $27.6M | 80% |
| Austria | $4.0M | 11% |
| Ireland | $1.6M | 4.5% |
| Italy | $250K | 0.7% |
| Denmark | $250K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $232K | 0.7% |
| Spain | $156K | 0.5% |
| India | $140K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $130K | 0.4% |
| Thailand | $126K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.00 per kg, close to the world average of $1.12.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Citric acid exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported citric acid worth $25.3 million (19.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to United States (22%), India (15%), Italy (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+910% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $5.6M | 22% |
| India | $3.9M | 15% |
| Italy | $3.4M | 13% |
| South Africa | $2.2M | 8.6% |
| Brazil | $1.5M | 5.9% |
| Iraq | $1.4M | 5.4% |
| Netherlands | $689K | 2.7% |
| Georgia | $665K | 2.6% |
| Singapore | $645K | 2.6% |
| Syria | $599K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey citric acid imports (HS 2918.14): 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 2918.14: Acids: carboxylic acids, (with alcohol function but without other oxygen function), citric acid.
Common questions
What is the value of citric acid imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported citric acid worth $34.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 34.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 208 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply citric acid to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($27.6 million), followed by Austria (11%) and Ireland (5%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Ireland grew fastest among the top ten, up 185% on the year.
What is the average import price of citric acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.00 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $1.12 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of citric acid to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $57.6 million in 2017 to $34.7 million in 2024, a fall of 40%. The peak was 2022 at $96.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $50.0 million a year.
Does Turkey also export citric acid?
Yes. Turkey exported $25.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, India and Italy. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $9.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for citric acid?
The HS code for citric acid is subheading 2918.14. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2918 page.
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