Citric acid salts and esters imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $14.0 million of citric acid salts and esters in 2024 (10.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 19% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average.
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 | $14.0M | 10.2K t |
| 2023 | $11.8M | 7.6K t |
| 2022 | $15.9M | 6.5K t |
| 2021 | $11.7M | 8.5K t |
| 2020 | $8.0M | 7.5K t |
| 2019 | $8.8M | 7.9K t |
| 2018 | $5.7M | 4.2K t |
| 2017 | $4.7M | 3.0K t |
Where Turkey imports citric acid salts and esters from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+38% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.6M | 61% |
| Germany | $3.7M | 26% |
| Austria | $876K | 6.3% |
| Ireland | $228K | 1.6% |
| India | $214K | 1.5% |
| United States | $89K | 0.6% |
| Belgium | $81K | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $66K | 0.5% |
| France | $62K | 0.4% |
| Israel | $55K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.37 per kg, 23% below the world average of $1.79, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Citric acid salts and esters exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported citric acid salts and esters worth $1.3 million (336 tonnes). Most of it went to Russia (36%), Egypt (12%), Algeria (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+183% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $467K | 36% |
| Egypt | $155K | 12% |
| Algeria | $131K | 10% |
| Germany | $110K | 8.5% |
| Azerbaijan | $65K | 5% |
| Uzbekistan | $54K | 4.2% |
| Switzerland | $40K | 3.1% |
| France | $34K | 2.6% |
| United States | $28K | 2.2% |
| Netherlands | $26K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey citric acid salts and esters imports (HS 2918.15): 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 2918.15: Acids: carboxylic acids, (with alcohol function but without other oxygen function), salts and esters of citric acid.
Common questions
What is the value of citric acid salts and esters imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported citric acid salts and esters worth $14.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 185 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply citric acid salts and esters to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($8.6 million), followed by Germany (26%) and Austria (6%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 756% on the year.
What is the average import price of citric acid salts and esters per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.37 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $1.79 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of citric acid salts and esters to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.7 million in 2017 to $14.0 million in 2024, an increase of 198%. The peak was 2022 at $15.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.1 million a year.
Does Turkey also export citric acid salts and esters?
Yes. Turkey exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Russia, Egypt and Algeria. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $12.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for citric acid salts and esters?
The HS code for citric acid salts and esters is subheading 2918.15. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2918 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Turkey. Tell us your product to see it live.
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