Sodium silicate (other) imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported sodium silicate (other) worth $11.2 million (25.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 38% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $23.8 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 | $11.2M | 25.4K t |
| 2023 | $18.1M | 38.3K t |
| 2022 | $23.8M | 48.6K t |
| 2021 | $11.5M | 35.0K t |
| 2020 | $9.6M | 33.1K t |
| 2019 | $11.7M | 38.4K t |
| 2018 | $14.6M | 44.5K t |
| 2017 | $10.6M | 33.8K t |
Where Turkey imports sodium silicate (other) from
The largest suppliers were Egypt (30%), Austria (19%), Poland (18%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+101% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $3.4M | 30% |
| Austria | $2.1M | 19% |
| Poland | $2.0M | 18% |
| Iran | $975K | 8.7% |
| Belgium | $804K | 7.2% |
| China | $682K | 6.1% |
| Netherlands | $637K | 5.7% |
| Germany | $243K | 2.2% |
| United States | $131K | 1.2% |
| Japan | $129K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.44 per kg, close to the world average of $0.40.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Sodium silicate (other) exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $2.4 million of sodium silicate (other) in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Czech Republic accounted for 71% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Czech Republic grew fastest (+75% on the year before).
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The shipment records behind Turkey sodium silicate (other) imports (HS 2839.19): 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 2839.19: Silicates: of sodium (excluding sodium metasilicates).
Common questions
What is the value of sodium silicate (other) imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported sodium silicate (other) worth $11.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 25.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 176 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply sodium silicate (other) to Turkey?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by Austria (19%) and Poland (18%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 101% on the year.
What is the average import price of sodium silicate (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.44 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $0.40 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of sodium silicate (other) to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.6 million in 2017 to $11.2 million in 2024, an increase of 6%. The peak was 2022 at $23.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.9 million a year.
Does Turkey also export sodium silicate (other)?
Yes. Turkey exported $2.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Czech Republic, Greece and Israel. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $8.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for sodium silicate (other)?
The HS code for sodium silicate (other) is subheading 2839.19. 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 2839 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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