Sodium tripolyphosphate imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported sodium tripolyphosphate worth $4.1 million (3.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 17% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $6.1 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 | $4.1M | 3.1K t |
| 2023 | $4.9M | 3.7K t |
| 2022 | $6.1M | 3.9K t |
| 2021 | $5.1M | 5.1K t |
| 2020 | $3.6M | 3.9K t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 3.0K t |
| 2018 | $5.1M | 5.1K t |
| 2017 | $5.3M | 5.5K t |
Where Turkey imports sodium tripolyphosphate from
Most of the value came from China (42%), Russia (18%), Belgium (17%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.7M | 42% |
| Russia | $753K | 19% |
| Belgium | $706K | 17% |
| Tunisia | $672K | 17% |
| Netherlands | $116K | 2.8% |
| Uzbekistan | $60K | 1.5% |
| Germany | $43K | 1.1% |
| Italy | $10K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $3K | 0.1% |
| United States | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.29 per kg, close to the world average of $1.35.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Sodium tripolyphosphate exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $3.7 million of sodium tripolyphosphate in 2024 (4.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: India accounted for 74% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.8M | 74% |
| Dominican Republic | $886K | 24% |
| Moldova | $12K | 0.3% |
| Georgia | $10K | 0.3% |
| Serbia | $9K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $8K | 0.2% |
| Azerbaijan | $7K | 0.2% |
| Iraq | $6K | 0.2% |
| Algeria | $6K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $4K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey sodium tripolyphosphate imports (HS 2835.31): 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 2835.31: Polyphosphates: sodium triphosphate (sodium tripolyphosphate), whether or not chemically defined.
Common questions
What is the value of sodium tripolyphosphate imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported sodium tripolyphosphate worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 166 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply sodium tripolyphosphate to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Russia (18%) and Belgium (17%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 16% on the year.
What is the average import price of sodium tripolyphosphate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.29 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.35 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of sodium tripolyphosphate to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.3 million in 2017 to $4.1 million in 2024, a fall of 23%. The peak was 2022 at $6.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.6 million a year.
Does Turkey also export sodium tripolyphosphate?
Yes. Turkey exported $3.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, the Dominican Republic and Moldova. That compares with imports of $4.1 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for sodium tripolyphosphate?
The HS code for sodium tripolyphosphate is subheading 2835.31. 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 2835 page.
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