Nitrogen compound imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported nitrogen compound worth $300.7 million (135.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 184 countries. That is 16% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $402.1 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 | $300.7M | 135.3K t |
| 2023 | $356.8M | 144.3K t |
| 2022 | $402.1M | 139.0K t |
| 2021 | $317.9M | 117.0K t |
| 2020 | $197.3M | 115.8K t |
| 2019 | $205.1M | 103.9K t |
| 2018 | $295.9M | 90.0K t |
| 2017 | $281.0M | 95.7K t |
Where Turkey imports nitrogen compound from
The largest suppliers were Hungary (28%), South Korea (26%), China (12%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+139% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hungary | $85.3M | 28% |
| South Korea | $78.5M | 26% |
| China | $37.0M | 12% |
| Saudi Arabia | $31.7M | 11% |
| Netherlands | $14.6M | 4.9% |
| Belgium | $14.4M | 4.8% |
| Japan | $14.2M | 4.7% |
| Germany | $9.9M | 3.3% |
| Thailand | $5.9M | 2% |
| South Africa | $3.8M | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 2929
| 2929.10 | Nitrogen-function compounds: n.e.c. in chapter 29, isocyanates | 92% |
| 2929.90 | Nitrogen-function compounds: n.e.c. in chapter 29, excluding isocyanates | 7.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2929.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.22 per kg, close to the world average of $2.54.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Nitrogen compound exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported nitrogen compound worth $29.6 million (12.3 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Afghanistan (40%), Iran (23%), Russia (18%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | $11.9M | 40% |
| Iran | $6.7M | 23% |
| Russia | $5.4M | 18% |
| Syria | $656K | 2.2% |
| South Korea | $543K | 1.8% |
| Finland | $528K | 1.8% |
| Morocco | $476K | 1.6% |
| Greece | $351K | 1.2% |
| Azerbaijan | $298K | 1% |
| Lebanon | $282K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 2929: Nitrogen-function compounds, n.e.c. in chapter 29.
Common questions
What is the value of nitrogen compound imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported nitrogen compound worth $300.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 135.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 184 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply nitrogen compound to Turkey?
Hungary was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($85.3 million), followed by South Korea (26%) and China (12%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 177% on the year.
What is the average import price of nitrogen compound per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.22 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $2.54 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of nitrogen compound to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $281.0 million in 2017 to $300.7 million in 2024, an increase of 7%. The peak was 2022 at $402.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export nitrogen compound?
Yes. Turkey exported $29.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Afghanistan, Iran and Russia. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $271.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for nitrogen compound?
The HS code for nitrogen compound is heading 2929. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 2929.10 (92% of the value) and 2929.90 (8%). It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2929 page.
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