Potassium carbonate imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $15.9 million of potassium carbonate in 2024 (17.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 157 countries. Value fell 25% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $26.1 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 | $15.9M | 17.5K t |
| 2023 | $21.1M | 27.0K t |
| 2022 | $26.1M | 20.6K t |
| 2021 | $14.0M | 19.3K t |
| 2020 | $10.9M | 15.0K t |
| 2019 | $9.6M | 13.6K t |
| 2018 | $6.9M | 9.7K t |
| 2017 | $9.3M | 13.5K t |
Where Turkey imports potassium carbonate from
The largest suppliers were South Korea (44%), Russia (40%), Germany (12%). Among the main suppliers, Russia grew fastest (+62% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $6.9M | 44% |
| Russia | $6.4M | 40% |
| Germany | $1.9M | 12% |
| Uzbekistan | $328K | 2.1% |
| China | $156K | 1% |
| Italy | $47K | 0.3% |
| United States | $46K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $13K | 0.1% |
| France | $9K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $3K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.90 per kg, 29% below the world average of $1.27, 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.
Potassium carbonate exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $4.0 million of potassium carbonate in 2024 (4.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Spain (42%), Belgium (26%), Iran (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $1.7M | 42% |
| Belgium | $1.0M | 26% |
| Iran | $276K | 6.8% |
| Canada | $223K | 5.5% |
| Turkmenistan | $221K | 5.5% |
| Netherlands | $99K | 2.4% |
| Greece | $58K | 1.4% |
| Mexico | $55K | 1.4% |
| Uzbekistan | $54K | 1.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $54K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey potassium carbonate imports (HS 2836.40): 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 2836.40: Carbonates: potassium carbonate.
Common questions
What is the value of potassium carbonate imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported potassium carbonate worth $15.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 157 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply potassium carbonate to Turkey?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($6.9 million), followed by Russia (40%) and Germany (12%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 515% on the year.
What is the average import price of potassium carbonate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.90 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $1.27 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of potassium carbonate to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.3 million in 2017 to $15.9 million in 2024, an increase of 71%. The peak was 2022 at $26.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.2 million a year.
Does Turkey also export potassium carbonate?
Yes. Turkey exported $4.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Spain, Belgium and Iran. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $11.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for potassium carbonate?
The HS code for potassium carbonate is subheading 2836.40. 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 2836 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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