Phosphates (other) imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of phosphates (other) by Turkey reached $3.8 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 13% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $3.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $4.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 992 t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 890 t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 1.6K t |
Where Turkey imports phosphates (other) from
One supplier dominates: France accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+252% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $2.0M | 53% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 29% |
| China | $335K | 8.8% |
| Italy | $144K | 3.8% |
| South Korea | $41K | 1.1% |
| Thailand | $28K | 0.7% |
| Russia | $26K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $24K | 0.6% |
| India | $16K | 0.4% |
| Poland | $15K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.15 per kg, 103% above the world average of $1.55. 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.
Phosphates (other) exports from Turkey
Exports of phosphates (other) by Turkey reached $1.3 million in 2024 (459 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Russia (30%), Lebanon (11%), Uzbekistan (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 50%. Among the main buyer markets, Turkmenistan grew fastest (+378% on the year before).
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The shipment records behind Turkey phosphates (other) imports (HS 2835.29): 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 2835.29: Phosphates: (other than of mono- or disodium, other than of potassium or of calcium hydrogenorthophosphate (dicalcium phosphate) and excluding other phosphates of calcium), whether or not chemically defined.
Common questions
What is the value of phosphates (other) imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported phosphates (other) worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 177 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply phosphates (other) to Turkey?
France was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Germany (29%) and China (9%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 360% on the year.
What is the average import price of phosphates (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.15 per kg in 2024, 103% above the world average of $1.55 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of phosphates (other) to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024, an increase of 27%. The peak was 2022 at $4.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
Does Turkey also export phosphates (other)?
Yes. Turkey exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Russia, Lebanon and Uzbekistan. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for phosphates (other)?
The HS code for phosphates (other) is subheading 2835.29. 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 2835 page.
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