Potassium fertilizer imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of potassium fertilizer by Turkey reached $93.3 million in 2024 (278.0 thousand tonnes). That is 35% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $163.1 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 | $93.3M | 278.0K t |
| 2023 | $142.8M | 278.6K t |
| 2022 | $163.1M | 230.2K t |
| 2021 | $96.2M | 309.6K t |
| 2020 | $77.1M | 304.3K t |
| 2019 | $68.7M | 226.6K t |
| 2018 | $74.7M | 232.2K t |
| 2017 | $59.5M | 234.8K t |
Where Turkey imports potassium fertilizer from
Most of the value came from Turkmenistan (31%), Russia (28%), Germany (9%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+224% on the year before).
Product types under HS 3104
| 3104.20 | Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: potassic, potassium chloride | 82% |
| 3104.30 | Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: potassic, potassium sulphate | 17% |
| 3104.90 | Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: potassic, n.e.c. in heading no. 3104 | 1.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3104.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.34 per kg, close to the world average of $0.30.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Potassium fertilizer exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported potassium fertilizer worth $22.7 million (46.7 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Brazil (14%), Iran (10%), Ukraine (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 32%. Among the main buyer markets, Peru grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $3.1M | 14% |
| Iran | $2.3M | 10% |
| Ukraine | $1.7M | 7.7% |
| Turkmenistan | $1.6M | 7.2% |
| Morocco | $1.6M | 6.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.2M | 5.4% |
| South Africa | $968K | 4.3% |
| Peru | $912K | 4% |
| Poland | $863K | 3.8% |
| Egypt | $711K | 3.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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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 3104: Fertilizers; mineral or chemical, potassic.
Common questions
What is the value of potassium fertilizer imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported potassium fertilizer worth $93.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 278.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 187 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply potassium fertilizer to Turkey?
Turkmenistan was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($28.7 million), followed by Russia (28%) and Germany (9%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 224% on the year.
What is the average import price of potassium fertilizer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.34 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $0.30 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 potassium fertilizer to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $59.5 million in 2017 to $93.3 million in 2024, an increase of 57%. The peak was 2022 at $163.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export potassium fertilizer?
Yes. Turkey exported $22.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Brazil, Iran and Ukraine. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $70.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for potassium fertilizer?
The HS code for potassium fertilizer is heading 3104. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 3104.20 (82% of the value) and 3104.30 (17%). It sits in HS chapter 31 (fertilizers). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3104 page.
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