Ground phosphate imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported ground phosphate worth $71.5 million (590.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 122 countries. Value rose 315% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $109.8 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 | $71.5M | 590.3K t |
| 2023 | $17.2M | 154.0K t |
| 2022 | $109.8M | 770.1K t |
| 2021 | $100.8M | 989.9K t |
| 2020 | $83.9M | 1.07M t |
| 2019 | $80.6M | 995.7K t |
| 2018 | $75.5M | 940.0K t |
| 2017 | $83.6M | 985.7K t |
Where Turkey imports ground phosphate from
Morocco alone supplied 88% of it. Among the main suppliers, Morocco grew fastest (+536% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $63.0M | 88% |
| Egypt | $5.6M | 7.8% |
| Jordan | $2.8M | 3.9% |
| Uzbekistan | $60K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $59K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $28K | 0% |
| Liberia | $9K | 0% |
| Italy | $1K | 0% |
| Thailand | $1K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.12 per kg, 25% below the world average of $0.16, 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.
Ground phosphate exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $2.7 million of ground phosphate in 2024 (15.3 thousand tonnes). Ukraine alone took 88% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Ukraine grew fastest (+104% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | $2.4M | 88% |
| Slovenia | $275K | 10% |
| Italy | $39K | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $5K | 0.2% |
| Switzerland | $2K | 0.1% |
| Serbia | $2K | 0.1% |
| Qatar | $1K | 0% |
| Greece | $1K | 0% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0% |
| Austria | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey ground phosphate imports (HS 2510.20): 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 2510.20: Natural calcium phosphates, natural aluminium calcium phosphates and phosphatic chalk: ground.
Common questions
What is the value of ground phosphate imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported ground phosphate worth $71.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 590.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 122 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 315% on 2023.
Which countries supply ground phosphate to Turkey?
Morocco was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($63.0 million), followed by Egypt (8%) and Jordan (4%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 536% on the year.
What is the average import price of ground phosphate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.12 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $0.16 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of ground phosphate to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $83.6 million in 2017 to $71.5 million in 2024, a fall of 14%. The peak was 2022 at $109.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $77.9 million a year.
Does Turkey also export ground phosphate?
Yes. Turkey exported $2.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ukraine, Slovenia and Italy. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $68.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for ground phosphate?
The HS code for ground phosphate is subheading 2510.20. It sits in HS chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2510 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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