Complex inorganic salts and aluminosilicates imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $13.3 million of complex inorganic salts and aluminosilicates in 2024 (13.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 12% 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 | $13.3M | 13.3K t |
| 2023 | $15.2M | 12.2K t |
| 2022 | $11.8M | 11.2K t |
| 2021 | $10.1M | 12.9K t |
| 2020 | $8.6M | 12.0K t |
| 2019 | $7.8M | 11.1K t |
| 2018 | $10.1M | 12.5K t |
| 2017 | $9.6M | 14.8K t |
Where Turkey imports complex inorganic salts and aluminosilicates from
The largest suppliers were Bosnia Herzegovina (45%), China (19%), Germany (10%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+68% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $6.0M | 45% |
| China | $2.5M | 19% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 9.5% |
| Spain | $870K | 6.5% |
| Poland | $569K | 4.3% |
| Slovenia | $531K | 4% |
| Netherlands | $426K | 3.2% |
| India | $324K | 2.4% |
| Iran | $143K | 1.1% |
| United States | $124K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.00 per kg, 69% below the world average of $3.20, 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.
Complex inorganic salts and aluminosilicates exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $6.9 million of complex inorganic salts and aluminosilicates in 2024 (5.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were China (20%), United Kingdom (14%), Italy (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+183% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.4M | 20% |
| United Kingdom | $943K | 14% |
| Italy | $891K | 13% |
| Spain | $615K | 8.9% |
| Czech Republic | $554K | 8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $416K | 6% |
| Egypt | $371K | 5.4% |
| Philippines | $223K | 3.2% |
| Taiwan | $161K | 2.3% |
| Iraq | $158K | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey complex inorganic salts and aluminosilicates imports (HS 2842.10): 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 2842.10: Salts of inorganic acids or peroxoacids, double or complex silicates, including aluminosilicates, whether or not chemically defined, excluding azides.
Common questions
What is the value of complex inorganic salts and aluminosilicates imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported complex inorganic salts and aluminosilicates worth $13.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 161 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply complex inorganic salts and aluminosilicates to Turkey?
Bosnia Herzegovina was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($6.0 million), followed by China (19%) and Germany (10%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 68% on the year.
What is the average import price of complex inorganic salts and aluminosilicates per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.00 per kg in 2024, 69% below the world average of $3.20 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of complex inorganic salts and aluminosilicates to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.6 million in 2017 to $13.3 million in 2024, an increase of 39%. The peak was 2023 at $15.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.8 million a year.
Does Turkey also export complex inorganic salts and aluminosilicates?
Yes. Turkey exported $6.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, the United Kingdom and Italy. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $6.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for complex inorganic salts and aluminosilicates?
The HS code for complex inorganic salts and aluminosilicates is subheading 2842.10. 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 2842 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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