Gluconic acid imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of gluconic acid by Turkey reached $7.3 million in 2024 (10.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 6% on 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 | $7.3M | 10.4K t |
| 2023 | $6.9M | 9.2K t |
| 2022 | $7.0M | 7.1K t |
| 2021 | $6.5M | 6.9K t |
| 2020 | $5.9M | 9.2K t |
| 2019 | $4.5M | 7.1K t |
| 2018 | $7.4M | 11.1K t |
| 2017 | $9.1M | 16.1K t |
Where Turkey imports gluconic acid from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 87% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.3M | 87% |
| France | $532K | 7.3% |
| India | $326K | 4.5% |
| Italy | $73K | 1% |
| Spain | $23K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $10K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $9K | 0.1% |
| Austria | $4K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $3K | 0% |
| Slovenia | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.70 per kg, 29% below the world average of $0.99, 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.
Gluconic acid exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported gluconic acid worth $2.3 million (2.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Spain (24%), United States (15%), Serbia (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $561K | 24% |
| United States | $349K | 15% |
| Serbia | $279K | 12% |
| Romania | $233K | 10% |
| United Kingdom | $168K | 7.3% |
| Cyprus | $97K | 4.2% |
| Azerbaijan | $89K | 3.9% |
| Egypt | $69K | 3% |
| Uzbekistan | $51K | 2.2% |
| Iran | $51K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey gluconic acid imports (HS 2918.16): 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 2918.16: Acids: carboxylic acids, (with alcohol function but without other oxygen function), gluconic acid, its salts and esters.
Common questions
What is the value of gluconic acid imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported gluconic acid worth $7.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 164 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply gluconic acid to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($6.3 million), followed by France (7%) and India (4%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 302% on the year.
What is the average import price of gluconic acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.70 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $0.99 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of gluconic acid to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.1 million in 2017 to $7.3 million in 2024, a fall of 20%. The peak was 2017 at $9.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.8 million a year.
Does Turkey also export gluconic acid?
Yes. Turkey exported $2.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Spain, the United States and Serbia. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $5.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for gluconic acid?
The HS code for gluconic acid is subheading 2918.16. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2918 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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