Melamine imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of melamine by Turkey reached $79.5 million in 2024 (73.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 137 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 4% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $149.2 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 | $79.5M | 73.2K t |
| 2023 | $76.3M | 70.2K t |
| 2022 | $95.0M | 72.6K t |
| 2021 | $149.2M | 79.6K t |
| 2020 | $56.3M | 66.7K t |
| 2019 | $48.6M | 50.7K t |
| 2018 | $89.7M | 65.8K t |
| 2017 | $74.1M | 63.2K t |
Where Turkey imports melamine from
China alone supplied 51% of it. Among the main suppliers, Russia grew fastest (+368% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $40.2M | 51% |
| Russia | $19.4M | 24% |
| Germany | $9.1M | 11% |
| Netherlands | $4.5M | 5.7% |
| Qatar | $3.0M | 3.8% |
| Austria | $2.6M | 3.3% |
| Trinidad and Tobago | $591K | 0.7% |
| Iran | $58K | 0.1% |
| United States | $26K | 0% |
| India | $6K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.09 per kg, close to the world average of $1.14.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Melamine exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $2.8 million of melamine in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Austria (41%), Poland (14%), Romania (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | $1.1M | 41% |
| Poland | $379K | 14% |
| Romania | $312K | 11% |
| Slovakia | $246K | 8.9% |
| Egypt | $180K | 6.5% |
| Germany | $156K | 5.6% |
| United States | $146K | 5.3% |
| Italy | $127K | 4.6% |
| Iran | $37K | 1.3% |
| Serbia | $16K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey melamine imports (HS 2933.61): 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 2933.61: Heterocyclic compounds: containing an unfused triazine ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure, melamine.
Common questions
What is the value of melamine imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported melamine worth $79.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 73.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 137 countries worldwide, with 7% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply melamine to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($40.2 million), followed by Russia (24%) and Germany (11%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 942% on the year.
What is the average import price of melamine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.09 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.14 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of melamine to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $74.1 million in 2017 to $79.5 million in 2024, an increase of 7%. The peak was 2021 at $149.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $83.6 million a year.
Does Turkey also export melamine?
Yes. Turkey exported $2.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Austria, Poland and Romania. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $76.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for melamine?
The HS code for melamine is subheading 2933.61. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2933 page.
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