Soda ash exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $1.03 billion of soda ash in 2024 (4.73 million tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 111 countries. That is 25% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $1.43 billion.
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 | $1.03B | 4.73M t |
| 2023 | $1.38B | 4.59M t |
| 2022 | $1.43B | 4.40M t |
| 2021 | $778.1M | 4.46M t |
| 2020 | $706.1M | 3.87M t |
| 2019 | $793.5M | 4.08M t |
| 2018 | $622.2M | 3.33M t |
| 2017 | $344.8M | 1.85M t |
Where Turkey exports soda ash to
The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (10%), Spain (9%), Brazil (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 28%. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+45% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $98.2M | 9.5% |
| Spain | $97.2M | 9.4% |
| Brazil | $88.7M | 8.6% |
| Italy | $77.9M | 7.6% |
| India | $69.4M | 6.7% |
| Egypt | $66.9M | 6.5% |
| United Kingdom | $45.9M | 4.5% |
| Thailand | $41.9M | 4.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $41.6M | 4% |
| Portugal | $36.6M | 3.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.22 per kg, close to the world average of $0.26.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Soda ash imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $80.4 million of soda ash in 2024 (284.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. One supplier dominates: Bulgaria accounted for 76% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | $61.0M | 76% |
| Russia | $11.4M | 14% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $6.9M | 8.6% |
| Oman | $671K | 0.8% |
| France | $225K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $94K | 0.1% |
| India | $55K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $24K | 0% |
| Italy | $23K | 0% |
| United States | $8K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey soda ash exports (HS 2836.20): 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 2836.20: Carbonates: disodium carbonate.
Common questions
What is the value of soda ash exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported soda ash worth $1.03 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.73 million tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 111 countries worldwide, with 22% of world exports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries buy soda ash from Turkey?
The Netherlands was the largest buyer with 10% of the value ($98.2 million), followed by Spain (9%) and Brazil (9%). The top three together account for 28%, out of 118 buyer countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 45% on the year.
What is the average export price of soda ash per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.22 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $0.26 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of soda ash from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $344.8 million in 2017 to $1.03 billion in 2024, an increase of 199%. The peak was 2022 at $1.43 billion. Over 8 years the average was $885.4 million a year.
Does Turkey also import soda ash?
Yes. Turkey imported $80.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Bulgaria, Russia and Bosnia Herzegovina. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $950.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for soda ash?
The HS code for soda ash is subheading 2836.20. 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 2836 page.
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