Inorganic salt imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of inorganic salt by Turkey reached $24.0 million in 2024 (15.9 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 | $24.0M | 15.9K t |
| 2023 | $23.8M | 14.6K t |
| 2022 | $20.3M | 12.9K t |
| 2021 | $18.1M | 15.2K t |
| 2020 | $14.3M | 13.8K t |
| 2019 | $14.1M | 13.2K t |
| 2018 | $17.6M | 15.1K t |
| 2017 | $15.9M | 17.5K t |
Where Turkey imports inorganic salt from
Most of the value came from Bosnia Herzegovina (25%), China (18%), South Korea (15%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+814% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $6.0M | 25% |
| China | $4.2M | 18% |
| South Korea | $3.6M | 15% |
| Japan | $3.3M | 14% |
| Germany | $1.8M | 7.3% |
| Spain | $1.3M | 5.6% |
| Poland | $580K | 2.4% |
| Slovenia | $536K | 2.2% |
| Netherlands | $496K | 2.1% |
| India | $348K | 1.5% |
Product types under HS 2842
| 2842.10 | Salts of inorganic acids or peroxoacids, double or complex silicates, including aluminosilicates, whether or not chemically defined, excluding azides | 56% |
| 2842.90 | Salts: of inorganic acids or peroxoacids, other than double or complex silicates, including aluminosilicates, whether or not chemically, excluding… | 44% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2842.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.51 per kg, 61% below the world average of $3.84, 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.
Inorganic salt exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $9.3 million of inorganic salt in 2024 (6.8 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to China (15%), United Kingdom (14%), Italy (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 39%. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+183% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.4M | 15% |
| United Kingdom | $1.3M | 14% |
| Italy | $940K | 10% |
| United States | $828K | 8.9% |
| Spain | $615K | 6.7% |
| Czech Republic | $554K | 6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $416K | 4.5% |
| Egypt | $377K | 4.1% |
| Taiwan | $283K | 3.1% |
| France | $268K | 2.9% |
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 2842: Salts of inorganic acids or peroxoacids, n.e.c. including aluminosilicates whether or not chemically defined, but excluding azides.
Common questions
What is the value of inorganic salt imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported inorganic salt worth $24.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 182 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply inorganic salt to Turkey?
Bosnia Herzegovina was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($6.0 million), followed by China (18%) and South Korea (15%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 814% on the year.
What is the average import price of inorganic salt per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.51 per kg in 2024, 61% below the world average of $3.84 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 salt to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.9 million in 2017 to $24.0 million in 2024, an increase of 51%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export inorganic salt?
Yes. Turkey exported $9.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, the United Kingdom and Italy. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $14.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for inorganic salt?
The HS code for inorganic salt is heading 2842. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 2842.10 (56% of the value) and 2842.90 (44%). 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 2842 page.
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