Polycarboxylic acid imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported polycarboxylic acid worth $1.90 billion (2.30 million tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 194 countries for imports of this product. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $1.90B | 2.30M t |
| 2023 | $1.92B | 2.15M t |
| 2022 | $2.16B | 2.07M t |
| 2021 | $1.50B | 1.83M t |
| 2020 | $815.0M | 1.39M t |
| 2019 | $884.9M | 1.07M t |
| 2018 | $842.2M | 919.1K t |
| 2017 | $715.2M | 884.7K t |
Where Turkey imports polycarboxylic acid from
The largest suppliers were South Korea (48%), China (34%), Russia (4%). Among the main suppliers, Russia grew fastest (+56% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $908.0M | 48% |
| China | $640.0M | 34% |
| Russia | $79.3M | 4.2% |
| Belgium | $76.8M | 4% |
| Malaysia | $42.6M | 2.2% |
| Spain | $37.3M | 2% |
| United States | $17.5M | 0.9% |
| Poland | $14.0M | 0.7% |
| Belarus | $10.9M | 0.6% |
| India | $10.7M | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 2917
| 2917.36 | Acids: aromatic polycarboxylic acids: terephthalic acid and its salts | 82% |
| 2917.12 | Acids: acyclic polycarboxylic acids: adipic acid, its salts and esters | 5.7% |
| 2917.35 | Acids: aromatic polycarboxylic acids: phthalic anhydride | 5.1% |
| 2917.14 | Acids: acyclic polycarboxylic acids: maleic anhydride | 2.8% |
| 2917.39 | Acids: aromatic polycarboxylic acids: n.e.c. in item no. 2917.3 | 2.3% |
| 2917.20 | Acids: cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic polycarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and derivatives | 0.7% |
| 2917.19 | Acids: acyclic polycarboxylic acids: n.e.c. in item no. 2917.1 | 0.6% |
| 2917.34 | Acids: aromatic polycarboxylic acids: other esters of orthophthalic acids | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2917.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.83 per kg, 25% below the world average of $1.11, 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.
Polycarboxylic acid exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $158.2 million of polycarboxylic acid in 2024 (100.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Italy (14%), Egypt (13%), Spain (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 37%.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $22.6M | 14% |
| Egypt | $20.3M | 13% |
| Spain | $16.2M | 10% |
| Belgium | $10.2M | 6.5% |
| Morocco | $8.9M | 5.7% |
| United Kingdom | $8.9M | 5.7% |
| Netherlands | $7.3M | 4.6% |
| Algeria | $7.3M | 4.6% |
| Russia | $7.1M | 4.5% |
| Germany | $6.4M | 4% |
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 2917: Acids; polycarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxy-acids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives.
Common questions
What is the value of polycarboxylic acid imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported polycarboxylic acid worth $1.90 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.30 million tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 194 countries worldwide, with 11% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply polycarboxylic acid to Turkey?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($908.0 million), followed by China (34%) and Russia (4%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 51 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 57% on the year.
What is the average import price of polycarboxylic acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.83 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $1.11 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 polycarboxylic acid to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $715.2 million in 2017 to $1.90 billion in 2024, an increase of 166%. The peak was 2022 at $2.16 billion. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export polycarboxylic acid?
Yes. Turkey exported $158.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, Egypt and Spain. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $1.75 billion a year.
What is the HS code for polycarboxylic acid?
The HS code for polycarboxylic acid is heading 2917. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 2917.36 (82% of the value) and 2917.12 (6%). 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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