Fluoride imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of fluoride by Turkey reached $12.3 million in 2024 (12.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $15.8 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 | $12.3M | 12.2K t |
| 2023 | $12.4M | 13.5K t |
| 2022 | $15.8M | 18.8K t |
| 2021 | $14.1M | 17.9K t |
| 2020 | $15.3M | 22.0K t |
| 2019 | $12.2M | 15.3K t |
| 2018 | $10.1M | 9.7K t |
| 2017 | $6.7M | 6.9K t |
Where Turkey imports fluoride from
The largest suppliers were China (33%), Italy (25%), Denmark (9%). Among the main suppliers, Australia grew fastest (+552% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.0M | 33% |
| Italy | $3.0M | 25% |
| Denmark | $1.1M | 9.1% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 8.9% |
| Russia | $863K | 7% |
| Spain | $779K | 6.3% |
| Australia | $557K | 4.5% |
| Belgium | $194K | 1.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $183K | 1.5% |
| India | $130K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 2826
| 2826.30 | Sodium hexafluoroaluminate (synthetic cryolite) | 43% |
| 2826.19 | Fluorides: other than of aluminium | 34% |
| 2826.90 | Fluorides: fluorosilicates, fluoroaluminates and other complex fluorine salts, n.e.c. in heading no. 2826 | 23% |
| 2826.12 | Fluorides: of aluminium | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2826.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.01 per kg, 39% below the world average of $1.65, 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.
Fluoride exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $1.1 million of fluoride in 2024 (848 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Canada accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Iran grew fastest (+974% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $593K | 55% |
| Azerbaijan | $95K | 8.8% |
| Algeria | $83K | 7.7% |
| Russia | $82K | 7.5% |
| Belarus | $76K | 7% |
| Iran | $45K | 4.2% |
| Egypt | $42K | 3.9% |
| Libya | $25K | 2.3% |
| Morocco | $15K | 1.3% |
| Iraq | $11K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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 2826: Fluorides; fluorosilicates, fluoroaluminates and other complex fluorine salts.
Common questions
What is the value of fluoride imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported fluoride worth $12.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 164 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply fluoride to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($4.0 million), followed by Italy (25%) and Denmark (9%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 552% on the year.
What is the average import price of fluoride per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.01 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $1.65 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 fluoride to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.7 million in 2017 to $12.3 million in 2024, an increase of 84%. The peak was 2022 at $15.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export fluoride?
Yes. Turkey exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Azerbaijan and Algeria. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $11.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for fluoride?
The HS code for fluoride is heading 2826. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 2826.30 (43% of the value) and 2826.19 (34%). 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 2826 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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