Fluorescent brightening agents imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of fluorescent brightening agents by Turkey reached $13.2 million in 2024 (3.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $19.8 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 | $13.2M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $13.4M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $16.4M | 2.9K t |
| 2021 | $15.4M | 3.3K t |
| 2020 | $15.7M | 3.6K t |
| 2019 | $19.8M | 3.2K t |
| 2018 | $17.1M | 3.4K t |
| 2017 | $15.2M | 3.6K t |
Where Turkey imports fluorescent brightening agents from
Most of the value came from China (41%), India (24%), South Korea (7%). Among the main suppliers, Mexico grew fastest (+487% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.5M | 41% |
| India | $3.2M | 24% |
| South Korea | $964K | 7.3% |
| Switzerland | $861K | 6.5% |
| Spain | $645K | 4.9% |
| Germany | $515K | 3.9% |
| Italy | $475K | 3.6% |
| Belgium | $329K | 2.5% |
| Mexico | $319K | 2.4% |
| United States | $119K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.42 per kg, 25% above the world average of $3.54. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Fluorescent brightening agents exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $4.5 million of fluorescent brightening agents in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Iran (25%), Uzbekistan (14%), Russia (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Turkmenistan grew fastest (+275% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey fluorescent brightening agents imports (HS 3204.20): 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 3204.20: Dyes: synthetic organic products of a kind used as fluorescent brightening agents.
Common questions
What is the value of fluorescent brightening agents imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported fluorescent brightening agents worth $13.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 170 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply fluorescent brightening agents to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($5.5 million), followed by India (24%) and South Korea (7%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Mexico grew fastest among the top ten, up 487% on the year.
What is the average import price of fluorescent brightening agents per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.42 per kg in 2024, 25% above the world average of $3.54 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of fluorescent brightening agents to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.2 million in 2017 to $13.2 million in 2024, a fall of 13%. The peak was 2019 at $19.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.8 million a year.
Does Turkey also export fluorescent brightening agents?
Yes. Turkey exported $4.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iran, Uzbekistan and Russia. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $8.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for fluorescent brightening agents?
The HS code for fluorescent brightening agents is subheading 3204.20. It sits in HS chapter 32 (tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints, varnishes; putty, other mastics; inks). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3204 page.
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