Dithionite imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported dithionite worth $29.4 million (17.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 140 countries. That is 6% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $47.7 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 | $29.4M | 17.7K t |
| 2023 | $27.7M | 15.8K t |
| 2022 | $47.7M | 21.7K t |
| 2021 | $28.5M | 16.8K t |
| 2020 | $25.4M | 18.2K t |
| 2019 | $32.9M | 21.7K t |
| 2018 | $28.5M | 18.3K t |
| 2017 | $23.8M | 16.8K t |
Where Turkey imports dithionite from
The largest suppliers were India (48%), China (30%), Germany (17%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+38% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $14.0M | 48% |
| China | $8.8M | 30% |
| Germany | $5.0M | 17% |
| Italy | $1.0M | 3.5% |
| Belgium | $282K | 1% |
| South Korea | $120K | 0.4% |
| Switzerland | $68K | 0.2% |
| United States | $57K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $37K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $18K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 2831
| 2831.10 | Dithionites and sulphoxylates: of sodium | 96% |
| 2831.90 | Dithionites and sulphoxylates: other than sodium | 4.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2831.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.67 per kg, close to the world average of $1.41.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Dithionite exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $3.2 million of dithionite in 2024 (957 tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 64 countries. Most of it went to Bangladesh (43%), Iran (15%), Uzbekistan (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Turkmenistan grew fastest (+886% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | $1.4M | 44% |
| Iran | $487K | 15% |
| Uzbekistan | $337K | 11% |
| Egypt | $198K | 6.2% |
| Turkmenistan | $158K | 5% |
| Pakistan | $156K | 4.9% |
| Russia | $87K | 2.7% |
| Italy | $69K | 2.2% |
| Serbia | $49K | 1.6% |
| India | $49K | 1.6% |
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 2831: Dithionites and sulphoxylates.
Common questions
What is the value of dithionite imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported dithionite worth $29.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 140 countries worldwide, with 11% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply dithionite to Turkey?
India was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($14.0 million), followed by China (30%) and Germany (17%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 243% on the year.
What is the average import price of dithionite per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.67 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $1.41 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 dithionite to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $23.8 million in 2017 to $29.4 million in 2024, an increase of 23%. The peak was 2022 at $47.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export dithionite?
Yes. Turkey exported $3.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Bangladesh, Iran and Uzbekistan. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $26.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for dithionite?
The HS code for dithionite is heading 2831. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 2831.10 (96% of the value) and 2831.90 (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 2831 page.
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