Leather finishing agent imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of leather finishing agent by Turkey reached $11.8 million in 2024 (4.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 162 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 26% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $18.7 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 | $11.8M | 4.2K t |
| 2023 | $15.9M | 5.5K t |
| 2022 | $18.7M | 6.9K t |
| 2021 | $14.7M | 6.1K t |
| 2020 | $12.6M | 5.6K t |
| 2019 | $12.7M | 5.5K t |
| 2018 | $10.4M | 4.4K t |
| 2017 | $10.5M | 4.7K t |
Where Turkey imports leather finishing agent from
Italy alone supplied 52% of it. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+55% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $6.2M | 52% |
| Germany | $2.6M | 22% |
| Spain | $1.2M | 10% |
| France | $1.0M | 8.9% |
| China | $241K | 2.1% |
| India | $184K | 1.6% |
| United States | $110K | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $66K | 0.6% |
| Egypt | $60K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $44K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.82 per kg, close to the world average of $3.06.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Leather finishing agent exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported leather finishing agent worth $6.5 million (2.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Most of it went to Russia (42%), Iran (9%), China (9%). Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+155% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $2.7M | 42% |
| Iran | $600K | 9.2% |
| China | $554K | 8.5% |
| Uzbekistan | $401K | 6.2% |
| India | $381K | 5.9% |
| Pakistan | $345K | 5.3% |
| Mexico | $206K | 3.2% |
| Turkmenistan | $196K | 3% |
| Kazakhstan | $174K | 2.7% |
| Azerbaijan | $156K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey leather finishing agent imports (HS 3809.93): 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 3809.93: Finishing agents and dye carriers: to accelerate dyeing or fixing of dye-stuffs, other products and preparations, used in the leather or like (excluding paper and textile) industries, (excluding those with a basis of amylaceous substances).
Common questions
What is the value of leather finishing agent imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported leather finishing agent worth $11.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 162 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply leather finishing agent to Turkey?
Italy was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($6.2 million), followed by Germany (22%) and Spain (10%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 124% on the year.
What is the average import price of leather finishing agent per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.82 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $3.06 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of leather finishing agent to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.5 million in 2017 to $11.8 million in 2024, an increase of 12%. The peak was 2022 at $18.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.4 million a year.
Does Turkey also export leather finishing agent?
Yes. Turkey exported $6.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Russia, Iran and China. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $5.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for leather finishing agent?
The HS code for leather finishing agent is subheading 3809.93. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3809 page.
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