Nitrates (non-potassium) exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $4.3 million of nitrates (non-potassium) in 2024 (3.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.3M | 3.7K t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 3.0K t |
| 2022 | $3.0M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $1.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 1.6K t |
Where Turkey exports nitrates (non-potassium) to
The largest buyer markets were United Kingdom (24%), Tanzania (20%), Turkmenistan (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $1.1M | 25% |
| Tanzania | $841K | 20% |
| Turkmenistan | $538K | 13% |
| Belgium | $523K | 12% |
| Morocco | $200K | 4.7% |
| Azerbaijan | $168K | 3.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $136K | 3.2% |
| Germany | $119K | 2.8% |
| Belarus | $98K | 2.3% |
| Egypt | $91K | 2.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.16 per kg, 97% above the world average of $0.59. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Nitrates (non-potassium) imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $3.8 million of nitrates (non-potassium) in 2024 (7.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from China (49%), Russia (10%), Germany (8%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+220% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.8M | 49% |
| Russia | $393K | 11% |
| Germany | $298K | 7.9% |
| Poland | $241K | 6.4% |
| United States | $221K | 5.9% |
| India | $192K | 5.1% |
| France | $162K | 4.3% |
| United Kingdom | $106K | 2.8% |
| Spain | $80K | 2.1% |
| Netherlands | $63K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey nitrates (non-potassium) exports (HS 2834.29): 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 2834.29: Nitrates: of other than potassium.
Common questions
What is the value of nitrates (non-potassium) exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported nitrates (non-potassium) worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 83 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries buy nitrates (non-potassium) from Turkey?
The United Kingdom was the largest buyer with 24% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by Tanzania (20%) and Turkmenistan (13%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 47 buyer countries in total. Azerbaijan grew fastest among the top ten, up 119% on the year.
What is the average export price of nitrates (non-potassium) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.16 per kg in 2024, 97% above the world average of $0.59 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of nitrates (non-potassium) from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024, an increase of 216%. The peak was 2023 at $4.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
Does Turkey also import nitrates (non-potassium)?
Yes. Turkey imported $3.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Russia and Germany. That compares with exports of $4.3 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for nitrates (non-potassium)?
The HS code for nitrates (non-potassium) is subheading 2834.29. 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 2834 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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