Hydrochloric acid exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported hydrochloric acid worth $2.2 million (8.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 18% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 30% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.2M | 8.0K t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 5.5K t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 5.3K t |
| 2021 | $769K | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $761K | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $285K | 601 t |
| 2018 | $457K | 924 t |
| 2017 | $361K | 1.0K t |
Where Turkey exports hydrochloric acid to
Most of it went to Azerbaijan (38%), Bulgaria (25%), Turkmenistan (19%). Among the main buyer markets, Morocco grew fastest (+965% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Azerbaijan | $835K | 38% |
| Bulgaria | $550K | 25% |
| Turkmenistan | $420K | 19% |
| Kazakhstan | $67K | 3% |
| Iran | $65K | 2.9% |
| Georgia | $62K | 2.8% |
| Morocco | $52K | 2.3% |
| Iraq | $37K | 1.7% |
| Kenya | $29K | 1.3% |
| Cyprus | $27K | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 2806
| 2806.10 | Hydrogen chloride (hydrochloric acid) | 96% |
| 2806.20 | Chlorosulphuric acid | 4.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2806.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.28 per kg, 27% above the world average of $0.22. 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.
Hydrochloric acid imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported hydrochloric acid worth $1.5 million (3.5 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: Germany accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+75% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $745K | 51% |
| India | $165K | 11% |
| Egypt | $159K | 11% |
| Spain | $105K | 7.2% |
| China | $97K | 6.6% |
| Iran | $66K | 4.5% |
| Ireland | $48K | 3.3% |
| Austria | $35K | 2.4% |
| Switzerland | $21K | 1.5% |
| France | $21K | 1.4% |
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 2806: Hydrogen chloride (hydrochloric acid); chlorosulphuric acid.
Common questions
What is the value of hydrochloric acid exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported hydrochloric acid worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 111 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries buy hydrochloric acid from Turkey?
Azerbaijan was the largest buyer with 38% of the value ($835 thousand), followed by Bulgaria (25%) and Turkmenistan (19%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 27 buyer countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 965% on the year.
What is the average export price of hydrochloric acid per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.28 per kg in 2024, 27% above the world average of $0.22 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 exports of hydrochloric acid from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $361 thousand in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 514%. The peak was 2022 at $2.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import hydrochloric acid?
Yes. Turkey imported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, India and Egypt. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $743 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for hydrochloric acid?
The HS code for hydrochloric acid is heading 2806. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 2806.10 (96% of the value) and 2806.20 (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 2806 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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