Phosphoric acid imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $232.5 million of phosphoric acid in 2024 (416.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 186 countries. Value fell 7% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $337.5 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 | $232.5M | 416.2K t |
| 2023 | $250.9M | 407.2K t |
| 2022 | $337.5M | 337.9K t |
| 2021 | $291.5M | 454.1K t |
| 2020 | $119.5M | 307.4K t |
| 2019 | $165.0M | 380.7K t |
| 2018 | $190.0M | 427.1K t |
| 2017 | $132.0M | 346.1K t |
Where Turkey imports phosphoric acid from
Morocco alone supplied 68% of it. Among the main suppliers, Morocco grew fastest (+44% on the year before).
Product types under HS 2809
| 2809.20 | Phosphoric acid and polyphosphoric acids | 100% |
| 2809.10 | Diphosphorus pentoxide | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2809.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.56 per kg, 40% below the world average of $0.94, 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.
Phosphoric acid exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported phosphoric acid worth $5.4 million (5.2 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Iran (31%), Egypt (13%), Ukraine (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Turkmenistan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | $1.6M | 31% |
| Egypt | $685K | 13% |
| Ukraine | $597K | 11% |
| Uzbekistan | $590K | 11% |
| Turkmenistan | $292K | 5.5% |
| Algeria | $230K | 4.3% |
| Greece | $159K | 3% |
| Iraq | $137K | 2.6% |
| Tunisia | $97K | 1.8% |
| Azerbaijan | $88K | 1.7% |
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 2809: Diphosphorus pentaoxide; phosphoric acid; polyphosphoric acids, whether or not chemically defined.
Common questions
What is the value of phosphoric acid imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported phosphoric acid worth $232.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 416.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 186 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply phosphoric acid to Turkey?
Morocco was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($156.9 million), followed by Jordan (11%) and Tunisia (6%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 44% on the year.
What is the average import price of phosphoric acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.56 per kg in 2024, 40% below the world average of $0.94 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 phosphoric acid to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $132.0 million in 2017 to $232.5 million in 2024, an increase of 76%. The peak was 2022 at $337.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export phosphoric acid?
Yes. Turkey exported $5.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iran, Egypt and Ukraine. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $227.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for phosphoric acid?
The HS code for phosphoric acid is heading 2809. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 2809.20 (100% of the value) and 2809.10 (0%). 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 2809 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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