Cyanide imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $51.6 million of cyanide in 2024 (23.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 162 countries. That is 20% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $64.6 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 | $51.6M | 23.8K t |
| 2023 | $64.6M | 23.2K t |
| 2022 | $56.7M | 22.8K t |
| 2021 | $59.2M | 29.9K t |
| 2020 | $60.2M | 29.5K t |
| 2019 | $64.3M | 29.3K t |
| 2018 | $60.1M | 28.1K t |
| 2017 | $47.9M | 23.3K t |
Where Turkey imports cyanide from
The largest suppliers were China (48%), Czech Republic (17%), Germany (11%). Among the main suppliers, Czech Republic grew fastest (+135% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $24.5M | 48% |
| Czech Republic | $8.8M | 17% |
| Germany | $5.6M | 11% |
| United States | $3.4M | 6.6% |
| Georgia | $3.2M | 6.3% |
| South Korea | $3.0M | 5.8% |
| Australia | $1.7M | 3.2% |
| Belgium | $591K | 1.2% |
| India | $403K | 0.8% |
| France | $289K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 2837
| 2837.11 | Cyanides and cyanide oxides: of sodium | 95% |
| 2837.19 | Cyanides and cyanide oxides: other than of sodium | 4.4% |
| 2837.20 | Complex cyanides | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2837.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.16 per kg, close to the world average of $2.26.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cyanide exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $1.4 million of cyanide in 2024 (662 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Iran accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Iran grew fastest (+251% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | $887K | 62% |
| Morocco | $245K | 17% |
| Turkmenistan | $117K | 8.1% |
| Mauritania | $115K | 8% |
| Azerbaijan | $66K | 4.6% |
| Greece | $6K | 0.4% |
| Russia | $2K | 0.1% |
| Georgia | $1K | 0.1% |
| Uzbekistan | $1K | 0.1% |
| Kazakhstan | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 2837: Cyanides, cyanide oxides and complex cyanides.
Common questions
What is the value of cyanide imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported cyanide worth $51.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 23.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 162 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply cyanide to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($24.5 million), followed by the Czech Republic (17%) and Germany (11%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 135% on the year.
What is the average import price of cyanide per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.16 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.26 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 cyanide to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $47.9 million in 2017 to $51.6 million in 2024, an increase of 8%. The peak was 2023 at $64.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export cyanide?
Yes. Turkey exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iran, Morocco and Turkmenistan. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $50.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for cyanide?
The HS code for cyanide is heading 2837. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 2837.11 (95% of the value) and 2837.19 (4%). 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 2837 page.
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