Phthalic anhydride imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of phthalic anhydride by Turkey reached $96.6 million in 2024 (82.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 108 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 33% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average.
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 | $96.6M | 82.3K t |
| 2023 | $72.9M | 66.6K t |
| 2022 | $77.1M | 59.6K t |
| 2021 | $63.6M | 59.5K t |
| 2020 | $33.2M | 39.7K t |
| 2019 | $32.4M | 36.9K t |
| 2018 | $25.3M | 24.7K t |
| 2017 | $31.1M | 29.0K t |
Where Turkey imports phthalic anhydride from
One supplier dominates: Russia accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $50.3M | 52% |
| China | $12.7M | 13% |
| Belarus | $10.9M | 11% |
| Israel | $7.2M | 7.4% |
| Iran | $4.4M | 4.6% |
| South Korea | $3.1M | 3.2% |
| Taiwan | $2.6M | 2.7% |
| Bulgaria | $2.5M | 2.6% |
| Italy | $1.9M | 2% |
| Austria | $698K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.17 per kg, close to the world average of $1.14.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Phthalic anhydride exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported phthalic anhydride worth $12.2 million (9.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Spain (31%), Italy (10%), Egypt (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+259% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $3.8M | 32% |
| Italy | $1.2M | 10% |
| Egypt | $1.2M | 9.4% |
| Morocco | $1.1M | 8.9% |
| Canada | $1.0M | 8.3% |
| Poland | $972K | 8% |
| Tunisia | $812K | 6.6% |
| Greece | $621K | 5.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $558K | 4.6% |
| Germany | $428K | 3.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey phthalic anhydride imports (HS 2917.35): 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 2917.35: Acids: aromatic polycarboxylic acids: phthalic anhydride.
Common questions
What is the value of phthalic anhydride imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported phthalic anhydride worth $96.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 82.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 108 countries worldwide, with 12% of world imports. The value was up 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply phthalic anhydride to Turkey?
Russia was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($50.3 million), followed by China (13%) and Belarus (11%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 333% on the year.
What is the average import price of phthalic anhydride per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.17 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.14 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of phthalic anhydride to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $31.1 million in 2017 to $96.6 million in 2024, an increase of 211%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $54.0 million a year.
Does Turkey also export phthalic anhydride?
Yes. Turkey exported $12.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Spain, Italy and Egypt. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $84.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for phthalic anhydride?
The HS code for phthalic anhydride is subheading 2917.35. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2917 page.
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