Phosphide exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of phosphide by Turkey reached $4.5 million in 2024 (17.3 thousand tonnes). That is 9% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 49% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $17.0 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 | $4.5M | 17.3K t |
| 2023 | $5.0M | 33.8K t |
| 2022 | $17.0M | 43.1K t |
| 2021 | $9.6M | 46.9K t |
| 2020 | $6.3M | 30.5K t |
| 2019 | $201K | 336 t |
| 2018 | $249K | 202 t |
| 2017 | $284K | 261 t |
Where Turkey exports phosphide to
One buyer market dominates: Japan accounted for 81% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $3.7M | 81% |
| Spain | $138K | 3.1% |
| Poland | $121K | 2.7% |
| Israel | $100K | 2.2% |
| United Kingdom | $94K | 2.1% |
| Angola | $85K | 1.9% |
| Singapore | $45K | 1% |
| Croatia | $41K | 0.9% |
| Cyprus | $35K | 0.8% |
| Belgium | $26K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 2853
| 2853.90 | Phosphides, chemically defined or not, not ferrophosphorus: other inorganic compounds n.e.c. (including distilled, conductivity water and water of… | 100% |
| 2853.10 | Inorganic compounds: cyanogen chloride (chlorcyan) | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2853.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.26 per kg, 92% below the world average of $3.18, 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.
Phosphide imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported phosphide worth $2.3 million (541 tonnes). Most of the value came from Germany (28%), United States (24%), Israel (20%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+106% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $644K | 28% |
| United States | $568K | 24% |
| Israel | $478K | 21% |
| Canada | $153K | 6.5% |
| China | $136K | 5.8% |
| France | $113K | 4.8% |
| United Kingdom | $78K | 3.4% |
| Spain | $23K | 1% |
| Poland | $23K | 1% |
| Indonesia | $18K | 0.8% |
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 2853: Phosphides, chemically defined or not, not ferrophosphorus; other inorganic compounds n.e.c. (including distilled, conductivity water and water of like purity); liquid air, rare gases removed or not; compressed air; amalgams, not precious metal amalgams.
Common questions
What is the value of phosphide exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported phosphide worth $4.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 141 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries buy phosphide from Turkey?
Japan was the largest buyer with 81% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by Spain (3%) and Poland (3%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 65 buyer countries in total. Croatia grew fastest among the top ten, up 530% on the year.
What is the average export price of phosphide per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.26 per kg in 2024, 92% below the world average of $3.18 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 phosphide from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $284 thousand in 2017 to $4.5 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $17.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import phosphide?
Yes. Turkey imported $2.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, the United States and Israel. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for phosphide?
The HS code for phosphide is heading 2853. In Turkey all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2853.90. 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 2853 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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