Inorganic acids (other) imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of inorganic acids (other) by Turkey reached $6.6 million in 2024 (4.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 19% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $9.6 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 | $6.6M | 4.4K t |
| 2023 | $5.6M | 3.6K t |
| 2022 | $9.6M | 3.3K t |
| 2021 | $6.1M | 3.5K t |
| 2020 | $4.2M | 3.7K t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 2.8K t |
| 2018 | $4.0M | 3.1K t |
| 2017 | $3.1M | 2.8K t |
Where Turkey imports inorganic acids (other) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 73% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.8M | 73% |
| Germany | $474K | 7.2% |
| United Kingdom | $389K | 5.9% |
| Indonesia | $366K | 5.6% |
| Spain | $251K | 3.8% |
| India | $85K | 1.3% |
| Netherlands | $80K | 1.2% |
| Italy | $27K | 0.4% |
| Switzerland | $25K | 0.4% |
| Latvia | $20K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.50 per kg, close to the world average of $1.32.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Inorganic acids (other) exports from Turkey
Exports of inorganic acids (other) by Turkey reached $496 thousand in 2024 (316 tonnes). Most of it went to Uzbekistan (21%), Cyprus (14%), Iran (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%. Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uzbekistan | $104K | 21% |
| Cyprus | $72K | 14% |
| Iran | $50K | 10% |
| Russia | $44K | 8.8% |
| Libya | $30K | 6% |
| Bangladesh | $29K | 5.8% |
| France | $27K | 5.4% |
| Slovakia | $26K | 5.3% |
| Kazakhstan | $24K | 4.8% |
| Egypt | $16K | 3.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey inorganic acids (other) imports (HS 2811.19): 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 2811.19: Inorganic acids: other than hydrogen fluoride.
Common questions
What is the value of inorganic acids (other) imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported inorganic acids (other) worth $6.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 175 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply inorganic acids (other) to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($4.8 million), followed by Germany (7%) and the United Kingdom (6%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 68% on the year.
What is the average import price of inorganic acids (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.50 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $1.32 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of inorganic acids (other) to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.1 million in 2017 to $6.6 million in 2024, an increase of 113%. The peak was 2022 at $9.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.3 million a year.
Does Turkey also export inorganic acids (other)?
Yes. Turkey exported $496 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uzbekistan, Cyprus and Iran. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $6.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for inorganic acids (other)?
The HS code for inorganic acids (other) is subheading 2811.19. 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.
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