Saturated carboxylic acid imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of saturated carboxylic acid by Turkey reached $424.4 million in 2024 (427.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. That is 8% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $628.6 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 | $424.4M | 427.6K t |
| 2023 | $393.3M | 367.7K t |
| 2022 | $628.6M | 425.1K t |
| 2021 | $546.7M | 402.2K t |
| 2020 | $270.2M | 342.2K t |
| 2019 | $294.2M | 337.2K t |
| 2018 | $365.8M | 342.6K t |
| 2017 | $267.0M | 308.5K t |
Where Turkey imports saturated carboxylic acid from
The largest suppliers were China (29%), United States (20%), Saudi Arabia (11%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+36% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $122.0M | 29% |
| United States | $84.2M | 20% |
| Saudi Arabia | $47.1M | 11% |
| Belgium | $41.8M | 9.8% |
| Germany | $18.4M | 4.3% |
| United Kingdom | $16.2M | 3.8% |
| Russia | $14.7M | 3.5% |
| France | $12.3M | 2.9% |
| India | $10.2M | 2.4% |
| Mexico | $8.6M | 2% |
Product types under HS 2915
| 2915.32 | Acids: saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids: vinyl acetate | 24% |
| 2915.21 | Acids: saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids: acetic acid | 15% |
| 2915.31 | Acids: saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids: ethyl acetate | 14% |
| 2915.39 | Acids: saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids: esters of acetic acid n.e.c. in item no. 2915.3 | 12% |
| 2915.33 | Acids: saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids: n-butyl acetate | 9% |
| 2915.90 | Acids: saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids: anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated… | 9% |
| 2915.11 | Acids: saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids: formic acid | 3.9% |
| 2915.40 | Acids: saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids: mono-, di- or trichloroacetic acids, their salts and esters | 3.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2915.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.99 per kg, close to the world average of $1.18.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Saturated carboxylic acid exports from Turkey
Exports of saturated carboxylic acid by Turkey reached $89.6 million in 2024 (69.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Greece (11%), Russia (11%), Egypt (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 30%. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+270% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Greece | $10.2M | 11% |
| Russia | $9.5M | 11% |
| Egypt | $7.5M | 8.3% |
| Italy | $6.4M | 7.2% |
| Ukraine | $4.9M | 5.5% |
| Austria | $3.1M | 3.5% |
| United States | $2.9M | 3.3% |
| Netherlands | $2.8M | 3.2% |
| Iraq | $2.7M | 3% |
| Romania | $2.5M | 2.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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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 2915: Acids; saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives.
Common questions
What is the value of saturated carboxylic acid imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported saturated carboxylic acid worth $424.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 427.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 204 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply saturated carboxylic acid to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($122.0 million), followed by the United States (20%) and Saudi Arabia (11%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 56 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 36% on the year.
What is the average import price of saturated carboxylic acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.99 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $1.18 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 saturated carboxylic acid to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $267.0 million in 2017 to $424.4 million in 2024, an increase of 59%. The peak was 2022 at $628.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export saturated carboxylic acid?
Yes. Turkey exported $89.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Greece, Russia and Egypt. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $334.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for saturated carboxylic acid?
The HS code for saturated carboxylic acid is heading 2915. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 2915.32 (24% of the value) and 2915.21 (15%). It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2915 page.
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