Inorganic salts (other) imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported inorganic salts (other) worth $10.7 million (2.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 23% 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 | $10.7M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $8.6M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $8.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $8.0M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $5.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $6.2M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $7.5M | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $6.3M | 2.7K t |
Where Turkey imports inorganic salts (other) from
Most of the value came from South Korea (33%), Japan (31%), China (16%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+924% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $3.5M | 33% |
| Japan | $3.3M | 31% |
| China | $1.7M | 16% |
| Germany | $487K | 4.6% |
| Spain | $477K | 4.5% |
| Philippines | $320K | 3% |
| Canada | $210K | 2% |
| United Kingdom | $165K | 1.5% |
| Belgium | $132K | 1.2% |
| France | $103K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.12 per kg, 23% below the world average of $5.35, 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 salts (other) exports from Turkey
Exports of inorganic salts (other) by Turkey reached $2.4 million in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to United States (35%), United Kingdom (15%), France (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Belarus grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $828K | 35% |
| United Kingdom | $346K | 15% |
| France | $268K | 11% |
| Russia | $136K | 5.8% |
| Taiwan | $123K | 5.2% |
| Belarus | $103K | 4.4% |
| Morocco | $78K | 3.3% |
| Albania | $59K | 2.5% |
| Germany | $56K | 2.4% |
| Liberia | $50K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey inorganic salts (other) imports (HS 2842.90): 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 2842.90: Salts: of inorganic acids or peroxoacids, other than double or complex silicates, including aluminosilicates, whether or not chemically, excluding azides.
Common questions
What is the value of inorganic salts (other) imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported inorganic salts (other) worth $10.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 171 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply inorganic salts (other) to Turkey?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by Japan (31%) and China (16%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 924% on the year.
What is the average import price of inorganic salts (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.12 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $5.35 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 salts (other) to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.3 million in 2017 to $10.7 million in 2024, an increase of 68%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.7 million a year.
Does Turkey also export inorganic salts (other)?
Yes. Turkey exported $2.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, the United Kingdom and France. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $8.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for inorganic salts (other)?
The HS code for inorganic salts (other) is subheading 2842.90. 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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