Inorganic ester imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of inorganic ester by Turkey reached $17.5 million in 2024 (6.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 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 | $17.5M | 6.6K t |
| 2023 | $17.9M | 6.5K t |
| 2022 | $17.8M | 5.9K t |
| 2021 | $16.6M | 5.1K t |
| 2020 | $11.0M | 3.9K t |
| 2019 | $11.0M | 3.9K t |
| 2018 | $11.4M | 3.6K t |
| 2017 | $10.2M | 3.4K t |
Where Turkey imports inorganic ester from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 50% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.8M | 50% |
| Germany | $3.7M | 21% |
| India | $1.7M | 9.5% |
| Belgium | $976K | 5.6% |
| South Korea | $796K | 4.5% |
| United States | $414K | 2.4% |
| France | $274K | 1.6% |
| Italy | $201K | 1.2% |
| Poland | $152K | 0.9% |
| Switzerland | $114K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 2920
| 2920.90 | Esters: other than thiophosphoric esters (phosphorothioates) and phosphite esters and their salts, their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or… | 56% |
| 2920.29 | Esters: phosphite esters and their salts: their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, n.e.c. in heading no. 2920 | 31% |
| 2920.19 | Esters: thiophosphoric esters (phosphorothioates) and their salts: other than parathion (ISO) and parathion-methyl (ISO) (methyl-parathion) | 14% |
| 2920.11 | Esters: thiophosphoric esters (phosphorothioates) and their salts, their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, parathion… | 0% |
| 2920.30 | Esters: of other inorganic acids of non-metals (excluding esters of hydrogen halides) and their salts: their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or… | 0% |
| 2920.22 | Esters: phosphite esters and their salts: their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, diethyl phosphite | 0% |
| 2920.23 | Esters: phosphite esters and their salts: their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, trimethyl phosphite | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2920.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.64 per kg, close to the world average of $2.44.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Inorganic ester exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $5.6 million of inorganic ester in 2024 (662 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Iran (29%), Turkmenistan (24%), Qatar (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Pakistan grew fastest (+663% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | $1.6M | 29% |
| Turkmenistan | $1.3M | 24% |
| Qatar | $715K | 13% |
| Kuwait | $674K | 12% |
| Russia | $355K | 6.4% |
| Afghanistan | $177K | 3.2% |
| Pakistan | $135K | 2.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $114K | 2.1% |
| Kazakhstan | $76K | 1.4% |
| Azerbaijan | $52K | 0.9% |
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 2920: Esters of other inorganic acids of non-metals (other than of hydrogen halides) and their salts, their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives.
Common questions
What is the value of inorganic ester imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported inorganic ester worth $17.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 165 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply inorganic ester to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($8.8 million), followed by Germany (21%) and India (9%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 62% on the year.
What is the average import price of inorganic ester per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.64 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $2.44 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 inorganic ester to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.2 million in 2017 to $17.5 million in 2024, an increase of 71%. The peak was 2023 at $17.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export inorganic ester?
Yes. Turkey exported $5.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iran, Turkmenistan and Qatar. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $12.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for inorganic ester?
The HS code for inorganic ester is heading 2920. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 2920.90 (56% of the value) and 2920.29 (30%). It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2920 page.
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