Sodium nitrate fertilizer imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported sodium nitrate fertilizer worth $3.3 million (4.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 16% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $4.4 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 | $3.3M | 4.5K t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 3.0K t |
| 2022 | $4.4M | 4.7K t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 4.2K t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 3.7K t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 8.0K t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 4.2K t |
Where Turkey imports sodium nitrate fertilizer from
The largest suppliers were Russia (34%), Germany (31%), China (12%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+700% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $1.1M | 34% |
| Germany | $1.0M | 31% |
| China | $402K | 12% |
| Uzbekistan | $396K | 12% |
| Taiwan | $105K | 3.2% |
| Belgium | $73K | 2.2% |
| Iran | $54K | 1.6% |
| India | $51K | 1.6% |
| Slovenia | $21K | 0.7% |
| Switzerland | $16K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.74 per kg, 21% below the world average of $0.94, 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.
Sodium nitrate fertilizer exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $349 thousand of sodium nitrate fertilizer in 2024 (223 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Serbia accounted for 66% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Azerbaijan grew fastest (+244% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Serbia | $229K | 66% |
| Iraq | $43K | 12% |
| Zambia | $34K | 9.8% |
| Azerbaijan | $30K | 8.5% |
| Georgia | $6K | 1.7% |
| Bulgaria | $5K | 1.5% |
| Uzbekistan | $1K | 0.4% |
| United States | $1K | 0.3% |
| Estonia | $0K | 0% |
| Senegal | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey sodium nitrate fertilizer imports (HS 3102.50): 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 3102.50: Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, sodium nitrate.
Common questions
What is the value of sodium nitrate fertilizer imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported sodium nitrate fertilizer worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 139 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply sodium nitrate fertilizer to Turkey?
Russia was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by Germany (31%) and China (12%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 700% on the year.
What is the average import price of sodium nitrate fertilizer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.74 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $0.94 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of sodium nitrate fertilizer to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, an increase of 56%. The peak was 2022 at $4.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
Does Turkey also export sodium nitrate fertilizer?
Yes. Turkey exported $349 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Serbia, Iraq and Zambia. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for sodium nitrate fertilizer?
The HS code for sodium nitrate fertilizer is subheading 3102.50. It sits in HS chapter 31 (fertilizers). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3102 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Turkey. Tell us your product to see it live.
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