Potassium phosphate imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $7.8 million of potassium phosphate in 2024 (5.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. 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 $12.9 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 | $7.8M | 5.5K t |
| 2023 | $11.9M | 7.4K t |
| 2022 | $12.9M | 6.2K t |
| 2021 | $8.9M | 7.2K t |
| 2020 | $7.4M | 6.3K t |
| 2019 | $6.7M | 5.5K t |
| 2018 | $5.8M | 4.9K t |
| 2017 | $6.9M | 6.3K t |
Where Turkey imports potassium phosphate from
China alone supplied 69% of it. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.3M | 69% |
| Israel | $908K | 12% |
| Russia | $570K | 7.3% |
| Belgium | $279K | 3.6% |
| Germany | $273K | 3.5% |
| India | $210K | 2.7% |
| France | $93K | 1.2% |
| United States | $36K | 0.5% |
| Poland | $29K | 0.4% |
| Spain | $10K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.40 per kg, 21% below the world average of $1.78, 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 phosphate exports from Turkey
Exports of potassium phosphate by Turkey reached $2.1 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Turkmenistan accounted for 72% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Greece grew fastest (+240% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkmenistan | $1.5M | 72% |
| Uzbekistan | $272K | 13% |
| Greece | $110K | 5.1% |
| Iran | $61K | 2.9% |
| Azerbaijan | $47K | 2.2% |
| Libya | $25K | 1.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $19K | 0.9% |
| Russia | $19K | 0.9% |
| Kazakhstan | $15K | 0.7% |
| Algeria | $14K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey potassium phosphate imports (HS 2835.24): 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 2835.24: Phosphates: of potassium, whether or not chemically defined.
Common questions
What is the value of potassium phosphate imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported potassium phosphate worth $7.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 165 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply potassium phosphate to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($5.3 million), followed by Israel (12%) and Russia (7%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 733% on the year.
What is the average import price of potassium phosphate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.40 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $1.78 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of potassium phosphate to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.9 million in 2017 to $7.8 million in 2024, an increase of 12%. The peak was 2022 at $12.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.5 million a year.
Does Turkey also export potassium phosphate?
Yes. Turkey exported $2.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Greece. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $5.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for potassium phosphate?
The HS code for potassium phosphate is subheading 2835.24. 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 2835 page.
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