Salt exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported salt worth $72.3 million (563.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Value fell 15% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $72.3M | 563.6K t |
| 2023 | $84.9M | 702.7K t |
| 2022 | $77.8M | 693.9K t |
| 2021 | $45.8M | 479.8K t |
| 2020 | $44.3M | 492.9K t |
| 2019 | $43.4M | 620.1K t |
| 2018 | $34.8M | 389.5K t |
| 2017 | $28.8M | 345.2K t |
Where Turkey exports salt to
Most of it went to United Kingdom (18%), Ukraine (12%), Romania (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 42%. Among the main buyer markets, Russia grew fastest (+70% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $12.9M | 18% |
| Ukraine | $8.9M | 12% |
| Romania | $8.2M | 11% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $3.9M | 5.3% |
| Russia | $3.7M | 5.1% |
| Georgia | $2.6M | 3.6% |
| Syria | $2.5M | 3.5% |
| Italy | $2.3M | 3.2% |
| Bulgaria | $2.3M | 3.2% |
| Ireland | $1.8M | 2.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.13 per kg, 117% above the world average of $0.06. 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.
Salt imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $5.4 million of salt in 2024 (47.6 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were Tunisia (25%), Germany (16%), Pakistan (11%). Among the main suppliers, Iran grew fastest (+82% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tunisia | $1.3M | 25% |
| Germany | $886K | 16% |
| Pakistan | $602K | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $595K | 11% |
| Iran | $359K | 6.6% |
| Denmark | $357K | 6.6% |
| Netherlands | $296K | 5.4% |
| France | $292K | 5.4% |
| United States | $247K | 4.5% |
| Poland | $95K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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 2501: Salt (including table salt and denatured salt); pure sodium chloride whether or not in aqueous solution; sea water.
Common questions
What is the value of salt exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported salt worth $72.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 563.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 180 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries buy salt from Turkey?
The United Kingdom was the largest buyer with 18% of the value ($12.9 million), followed by Ukraine (12%) and Romania (11%). The top three together account for 42%, out of 159 buyer countries in total. Russia grew fastest among the top ten, up 70% on the year.
What is the average export price of salt per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.13 per kg in 2024, 117% above the world average of $0.06 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 exports of salt from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $28.8 million in 2017 to $72.3 million in 2024, an increase of 151%. The peak was 2023 at $84.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import salt?
Yes. Turkey imported $5.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Tunisia, Germany and Pakistan. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $66.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for salt?
The HS code for salt is heading 2501. In Turkey all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2501.00. It sits in HS chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2501 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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