Stearic acid imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of stearic acid by Turkey reached $78.1 million in 2024 (64.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 166 countries for imports of this product. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $113.9 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 | $78.1M | 64.8K t |
| 2023 | $76.2M | 65.2K t |
| 2022 | $113.9M | 64.1K t |
| 2021 | $96.0M | 67.9K t |
| 2020 | $53.8M | 62.3K t |
| 2019 | $43.0M | 58.7K t |
| 2018 | $50.1M | 58.9K t |
| 2017 | $50.5M | 54.3K t |
Where Turkey imports stearic acid from
One supplier dominates: Indonesia accounted for 51% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $39.7M | 51% |
| Malaysia | $35.1M | 45% |
| Italy | $1.9M | 2.4% |
| China | $490K | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $251K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $215K | 0.3% |
| Sweden | $159K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $126K | 0.2% |
| India | $118K | 0.2% |
| Egypt | $41K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.20 per kg, close to the world average of $1.12.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Stearic acid exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported stearic acid worth $1.0 million (513 tonnes). Most of it went to Algeria (20%), Iran (12%), Romania (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 40%. Among the main buyer markets, Romania grew fastest (+394% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | $206K | 20% |
| Iran | $126K | 12% |
| Romania | $70K | 6.9% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $69K | 6.8% |
| Egypt | $65K | 6.4% |
| Serbia | $64K | 6.3% |
| Uzbekistan | $54K | 5.4% |
| Libya | $51K | 5.1% |
| Tunisia | $39K | 3.8% |
| Kazakhstan | $38K | 3.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey stearic acid imports (HS 3823.11): 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 3823.11: Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids, acid oils from refining: stearic acid.
Common questions
What is the value of stearic acid imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported stearic acid worth $78.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 64.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 166 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply stearic acid to Turkey?
Indonesia was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($39.7 million), followed by Malaysia (45%) and Italy (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 295% on the year.
What is the average import price of stearic acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.20 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $1.12 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of stearic acid to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $50.5 million in 2017 to $78.1 million in 2024, an increase of 55%. The peak was 2022 at $113.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $70.2 million a year.
Does Turkey also export stearic acid?
Yes. Turkey exported $1.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Algeria, Iran and Romania. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $77.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for stearic acid?
The HS code for stearic acid is subheading 3823.11. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3823 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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