Sodium sulfide imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sodium sulfide by Turkey reached $6.0 million in 2024 (10.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 39% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $14.4 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 | $6.0M | 10.6K t |
| 2023 | $9.9M | 12.8K t |
| 2022 | $14.4M | 16.4K t |
| 2021 | $6.4M | 10.4K t |
| 2020 | $7.3M | 12.3K t |
| 2019 | $8.4M | 14.0K t |
| 2018 | $8.2M | 12.2K t |
| 2017 | $6.5M | 10.3K t |
Where Turkey imports sodium sulfide from
One supplier dominates: Iran accounted for 53% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | $3.2M | 53% |
| China | $1.1M | 18% |
| Germany | $973K | 16% |
| Italy | $641K | 11% |
| Spain | $79K | 1.3% |
| Turkmenistan | $10K | 0.2% |
| France | $5K | 0.1% |
| Uzbekistan | $3K | 0.1% |
| Serbia | $2K | 0% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.57 per kg, close to the world average of $0.71.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Sodium sulfide exports from Turkey
Exports of sodium sulfide by Turkey reached $691 thousand in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Brazil (32%), Saudi Arabia (19%), Guatemala (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Guatemala grew fastest (+668% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $224K | 33% |
| Saudi Arabia | $129K | 19% |
| Guatemala | $127K | 18% |
| Ukraine | $41K | 6% |
| Kazakhstan | $39K | 5.6% |
| Hong Kong | $37K | 5.3% |
| Kenya | $24K | 3.4% |
| El Salvador | $17K | 2.4% |
| Egypt | $16K | 2.4% |
| India | $12K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey sodium sulfide imports (HS 2830.10): 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 2830.10: Sulphides: of sodium, whether or not chemically defined.
Common questions
What is the value of sodium sulfide imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported sodium sulfide worth $6.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 137 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply sodium sulfide to Turkey?
Iran was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by China (18%) and Germany (16%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 827% on the year.
What is the average import price of sodium sulfide per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.57 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $0.71 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of sodium sulfide to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.5 million in 2017 to $6.0 million in 2024, a fall of 7%. The peak was 2022 at $14.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.4 million a year.
Does Turkey also export sodium sulfide?
Yes. Turkey exported $691 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Brazil, Saudi Arabia and Guatemala. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $5.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for sodium sulfide?
The HS code for sodium sulfide is subheading 2830.10. 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 2830 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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