Imide imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported imide worth $37.8 million (6.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 31% more than in 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 | $37.8M | 6.7K t |
| 2023 | $28.9M | 4.8K t |
| 2022 | $33.3M | 4.3K t |
| 2021 | $31.3M | 5.3K t |
| 2020 | $27.6M | 4.4K t |
| 2019 | $24.2M | 3.6K t |
| 2018 | $24.0M | 2.9K t |
| 2017 | $33.4M | 4.4K t |
Where Turkey imports imide from
Most of the value came from China (39%), India (18%), Thailand (9%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+340% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $14.9M | 39% |
| India | $6.9M | 18% |
| Thailand | $3.2M | 8.6% |
| Spain | $2.0M | 5.4% |
| Germany | $2.0M | 5.2% |
| South Korea | $1.9M | 5% |
| South Africa | $1.3M | 3.5% |
| Switzerland | $1.2M | 3.3% |
| Norway | $972K | 2.6% |
| Austria | $689K | 1.8% |
Product types under HS 2925
| 2925.29 | Imines and their derivatives: salts thereof: other than chlordimeform (ISO) | 71% |
| 2925.11 | Imides and their derivatives: saccharin and its salts | 19% |
| 2925.19 | Imides and their derivatives: other than saccharin and glutethimide (INN) | 11% |
| 2925.21 | Imines and their derivatives: salts thereof: chlordimeform (ISO) | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2925.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.62 per kg, 21% below the world average of $7.11, 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.
Imide exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported imide worth $3.4 million (392 tonnes). Most of it went to South Africa (31%), Iraq (18%), Malawi (6%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+153% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.1M | 31% |
| Iraq | $604K | 18% |
| Malawi | $207K | 6% |
| Kenya | $200K | 5.9% |
| Australia | $195K | 5.7% |
| Brazil | $194K | 5.7% |
| Iran | $173K | 5.1% |
| Tanzania | $170K | 5% |
| Cyprus | $105K | 3.1% |
| Germany | $102K | 3% |
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 2925: Carboxyimide-function compounds (including saccharin and its salts) and imine-function compounds.
Common questions
What is the value of imide imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported imide worth $37.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 187 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply imide to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($14.9 million), followed by India (18%) and Thailand (9%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 340% on the year.
What is the average import price of imide per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.62 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $7.11 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 imide to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $33.4 million in 2017 to $37.8 million in 2024, an increase of 13%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export imide?
Yes. Turkey exported $3.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, Iraq and Malawi. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $34.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for imide?
The HS code for imide is heading 2925. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 2925.29 (71% of the value) and 2925.11 (19%). It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2925 page.
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