Phosphate exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of phosphate by Turkey reached $73.3 million in 2024 (95.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Value rose 15% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $133.3 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 | $73.3M | 95.3K t |
| 2023 | $63.7M | 76.0K t |
| 2022 | $133.3M | 110.3K t |
| 2021 | $74.4M | 105.9K t |
| 2020 | $59.1M | 120.4K t |
| 2019 | $45.3M | 83.0K t |
| 2018 | $55.4M | 104.7K t |
| 2017 | $40.3M | 87.1K t |
Where Turkey exports phosphate to
Most of it went to Egypt (25%), Iran (9%), Iraq (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 41%. Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+606% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $18.3M | 25% |
| Iran | $6.7M | 9.2% |
| Iraq | $5.0M | 6.8% |
| Canada | $4.3M | 5.9% |
| Jordan | $3.6M | 5% |
| India | $2.8M | 3.8% |
| Poland | $2.0M | 2.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.9M | 2.6% |
| Turkmenistan | $1.9M | 2.6% |
| Ukraine | $1.8M | 2.5% |
Product types under HS 2835
| 2835.26 | Phosphates: of calcium n.e.c. in item no. 2835.25, whether or not chemically defined | 78% |
| 2835.25 | Phosphates: calcium hydrogenorthophosphate (dicalcium phosphate), whether or not chemically defined | 6.1% |
| 2835.31 | Polyphosphates: sodium triphosphate (sodium tripolyphosphate), whether or not chemically defined | 5.1% |
| 2835.39 | Polyphosphates: other than sodium triphosphate (sodium tripolyphosphate), whether or not chemically defined | 3.6% |
| 2835.24 | Phosphates: of potassium, whether or not chemically defined | 2.9% |
| 2835.10 | Phosphinates (hypophosphites) and phosphonates (phosphites), whether or not chemically defined | 2.2% |
| 2835.29 | Phosphates: (other than of mono- or disodium, other than of potassium or of calcium hydrogenorthophosphate (dicalcium phosphate) and excluding other… | 1.8% |
| 2835.22 | Phosphates: of mono- or disodium, whether or not chemically defined | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2835.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.77 per kg, 34% below the world average of $1.17, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Phosphate imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported phosphate worth $61.1 million (38.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from China (45%), Germany (21%), France (6%). Among the main suppliers, Russia grew fastest (+88% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $27.6M | 45% |
| Germany | $12.9M | 21% |
| France | $3.5M | 5.8% |
| Russia | $3.5M | 5.7% |
| Belgium | $2.9M | 4.7% |
| Morocco | $1.9M | 3.1% |
| Czech Republic | $1.5M | 2.5% |
| United States | $1.4M | 2.4% |
| Israel | $1.3M | 2.2% |
| Netherlands | $926K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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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 2835: Phosphinates (hypophosphites), phosphonates (phosphites), and phosphates; and polyphosphates, whether or not chemically defined.
Common questions
What is the value of phosphate exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported phosphate worth $73.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 95.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 122 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries buy phosphate from Turkey?
Egypt was the largest buyer with 25% of the value ($18.3 million), followed by Iran (9%) and Iraq (7%). The top three together account for 41%, out of 115 buyer countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 606% on the year.
What is the average export price of phosphate per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.77 per kg in 2024, 34% below the world average of $1.17 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 exports of phosphate from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $40.3 million in 2017 to $73.3 million in 2024, an increase of 82%. The peak was 2022 at $133.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import phosphate?
Yes. Turkey imported $61.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Germany and France. That compares with exports of $73.3 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for phosphate?
The HS code for phosphate is heading 2835. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 2835.26 (78% of the value) and 2835.25 (6%). 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 2835 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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