Potassium nitrate imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of potassium nitrate by Turkey reached $39.6 million in 2024 (35.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 168 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 29% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $55.6 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 | $39.6M | 35.1K t |
| 2023 | $55.6M | 49.6K t |
| 2022 | $44.6M | 32.8K t |
| 2021 | $29.7M | 29.0K t |
| 2020 | $43.2M | 44.7K t |
| 2019 | $38.2M | 33.6K t |
| 2018 | $19.1M | 12.3K t |
| 2017 | $48.4M | 61.1K t |
Where Turkey imports potassium nitrate from
The largest suppliers were Chile (42%), Jordan (34%), Spain (10%). Among the main suppliers, Jordan grew fastest (+67% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.13 per kg, 20% above the world average of $0.94. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Potassium nitrate exports from Turkey
Exports of potassium nitrate by Turkey reached $6.1 million in 2024 (6.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Turkmenistan (45%), Morocco (23%), Greece (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Greece grew fastest (+247% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkmenistan | $2.8M | 45% |
| Morocco | $1.4M | 23% |
| Greece | $568K | 9.3% |
| Senegal | $495K | 8.1% |
| Uzbekistan | $290K | 4.7% |
| Iran | $161K | 2.6% |
| Azerbaijan | $157K | 2.6% |
| Cyprus | $82K | 1.3% |
| Ghana | $79K | 1.3% |
| Spain | $49K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey potassium nitrate imports (HS 2834.21): 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 2834.21: Nitrates: of potassium.
Common questions
What is the value of potassium nitrate imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported potassium nitrate worth $39.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 35.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 168 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply potassium nitrate to Turkey?
Chile was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($16.5 million), followed by Jordan (34%) and Spain (10%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 84% on the year.
What is the average import price of potassium nitrate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.13 per kg in 2024, 20% above the world average of $0.94 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of potassium nitrate to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $48.4 million in 2017 to $39.6 million in 2024, a fall of 18%. The peak was 2023 at $55.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $39.8 million a year.
Does Turkey also export potassium nitrate?
Yes. Turkey exported $6.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkmenistan, Morocco and Greece. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $33.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for potassium nitrate?
The HS code for potassium nitrate is subheading 2834.21. 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 2834 page.
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