Palmitic and stearic acids exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $13.1 million of palmitic and stearic acids in 2024 (6.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 40% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $28.6 million.
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 | $13.1M | 6.3K t |
| 2023 | $21.7M | 9.4K t |
| 2022 | $28.6M | 10.4K t |
| 2021 | $23.3M | 10.2K t |
| 2020 | $15.1M | 9.3K t |
| 2019 | $12.8M | 7.6K t |
| 2018 | $12.1M | 6.6K t |
| 2017 | $11.4M | 7.0K t |
Where Turkey exports palmitic and stearic acids to
The largest buyer markets were Austria (22%), Egypt (13%), Russia (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%. Among the main buyer markets, Algeria grew fastest (+33% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | $2.8M | 22% |
| Egypt | $1.6M | 13% |
| Russia | $1.4M | 11% |
| Slovakia | $828K | 6.3% |
| United States | $554K | 4.2% |
| Romania | $544K | 4.1% |
| Brazil | $525K | 4% |
| Iran | $421K | 3.2% |
| Germany | $389K | 3% |
| Algeria | $386K | 2.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.09 per kg, close to the world average of $1.87.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Palmitic and stearic acids imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported palmitic and stearic acids worth $10.4 million (4.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were Malaysia (23%), Italy (22%), China (9%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+53% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $2.4M | 23% |
| Italy | $2.3M | 22% |
| China | $981K | 9.4% |
| India | $795K | 7.6% |
| France | $619K | 6% |
| Germany | $542K | 5.2% |
| Spain | $539K | 5.2% |
| South Korea | $468K | 4.5% |
| United States | $447K | 4.3% |
| Indonesia | $290K | 2.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey palmitic and stearic acids exports (HS 2915.70): 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 2915.70: Acids: saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids: palmitic acid, stearic acid, their salts and esters.
Common questions
What is the value of palmitic and stearic acids exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported palmitic and stearic acids worth $13.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 105 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 40% on 2023.
Which countries buy palmitic and stearic acids from Turkey?
Austria was the largest buyer with 22% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by Egypt (13%) and Russia (11%). The top three together account for 45%, out of 76 buyer countries in total. Algeria grew fastest among the top ten, up 33% on the year.
What is the average export price of palmitic and stearic acids per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.09 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $1.87 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of palmitic and stearic acids from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $11.4 million in 2017 to $13.1 million in 2024, an increase of 15%. The peak was 2022 at $28.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.2 million a year.
Does Turkey also import palmitic and stearic acids?
Yes. Turkey imported $10.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Malaysia, Italy and China. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for palmitic and stearic acids?
The HS code for palmitic and stearic acids is subheading 2915.70. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2915 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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