Inorganic acid exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $69.5 million of inorganic acid in 2024 (74.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 13% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $69.5M | 74.1K t |
| 2023 | $61.3M | 68.3K t |
| 2022 | $68.2M | 82.6K t |
| 2021 | $45.2M | 79.2K t |
| 2020 | $34.3M | 60.3K t |
| 2019 | $48.6M | 69.1K t |
| 2018 | $49.7M | 69.4K t |
| 2017 | $40.6M | 66.8K t |
Where Turkey exports inorganic acid to
The largest buyer markets were Romania (23%), Poland (15%), Belgium (14%). Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+300% on the year before).
Product types under HS 2811
| 2811.22 | Silicon dioxide | 77% |
| 2811.29 | Inorganic oxygen compounds: of non-metals, n.e.c. in item no. 2811.2 | 13% |
| 2811.21 | Carbon dioxide | 9.8% |
| 2811.19 | Inorganic acids: other than hydrogen fluoride | 0.7% |
| 2811.11 | Hydrogen fluoride (hydrofluoric acid) | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2811.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.94 per kg, close to the world average of $0.99.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Inorganic acid imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $63.7 million of inorganic acid in 2024 (33.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were China (33%), Germany (23%), Poland (10%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+108% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $21.3M | 34% |
| Germany | $14.5M | 23% |
| Poland | $6.1M | 9.6% |
| India | $3.1M | 4.8% |
| France | $3.0M | 4.6% |
| Italy | $2.1M | 3.3% |
| Belgium | $2.0M | 3.2% |
| Iran | $2.0M | 3.2% |
| United Kingdom | $1.9M | 3% |
| Finland | $1.6M | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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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 2811: Inorganic acids and other inorganic oxygen compounds of non-metals; n.e.c. in heading no. 2806 to 2810.
Common questions
What is the value of inorganic acid exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported inorganic acid worth $69.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 74.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 156 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries buy inorganic acid from Turkey?
Romania was the largest buyer with 23% of the value ($16.1 million), followed by Poland (15%) and Belgium (14%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 106 buyer countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 300% on the year.
What is the average export price of inorganic acid per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.94 per kg in 2024, 5% below the world average of $0.99 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 inorganic acid from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $40.6 million in 2017 to $69.5 million in 2024, an increase of 71%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import inorganic acid?
Yes. Turkey imported $63.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Germany and Poland. That compares with exports of $69.5 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for inorganic acid?
The HS code for inorganic acid is heading 2811. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 2811.22 (77% of the value) and 2811.29 (13%). 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 2811 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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