Maleic anhydride imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of maleic anhydride by Turkey reached $53.4 million in 2024 (55.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 99 countries for imports of this product. That is 10% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $99.5 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 | $53.4M | 55.0K t |
| 2023 | $48.5M | 49.4K t |
| 2022 | $99.5M | 50.8K t |
| 2021 | $76.4M | 47.4K t |
| 2020 | $32.1M | 35.3K t |
| 2019 | $33.9M | 32.6K t |
| 2018 | $37.0M | 26.3K t |
| 2017 | $37.3M | 32.6K t |
Where Turkey imports maleic anhydride from
One supplier dominates: Russia accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Iran grew fastest (+669% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $28.8M | 54% |
| China | $10.5M | 20% |
| United States | $4.2M | 7.9% |
| Hungary | $3.6M | 6.7% |
| Iran | $2.6M | 4.8% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 2.3% |
| South Korea | $941K | 1.8% |
| Malaysia | $727K | 1.4% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $615K | 1.2% |
| Argentina | $140K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.97 per kg, close to the world average of $1.15.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Maleic anhydride exports from Turkey
Exports of maleic anhydride by Turkey reached $915 thousand in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (30%), Egypt (28%), United Arab Emirates (24%). Among the main buyer markets, Serbia grew fastest (+44% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $272K | 30% |
| Egypt | $256K | 28% |
| United Arab Emirates | $216K | 24% |
| Serbia | $94K | 10% |
| Algeria | $41K | 4.5% |
| Uzbekistan | $20K | 2.1% |
| Greece | $9K | 1% |
| Togo | $5K | 0.6% |
| Armenia | $0K | 0% |
| Georgia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey maleic anhydride imports (HS 2917.14): 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 2917.14: Acids: acyclic polycarboxylic acids: maleic anhydride.
Common questions
What is the value of maleic anhydride imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported maleic anhydride worth $53.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 55.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 99 countries worldwide, with 10% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply maleic anhydride to Turkey?
Russia was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($28.8 million), followed by China (20%) and the United States (8%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Iran grew fastest among the top ten, up 669% on the year.
What is the average import price of maleic anhydride per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.97 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $1.15 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of maleic anhydride to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $37.3 million in 2017 to $53.4 million in 2024, an increase of 43%. The peak was 2022 at $99.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $52.3 million a year.
Does Turkey also export maleic anhydride?
Yes. Turkey exported $915 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $52.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for maleic anhydride?
The HS code for maleic anhydride is subheading 2917.14. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2917 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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