Sulfite exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of sulfite by Turkey reached $27.4 million in 2024 (67.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 112 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 9% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $38.3 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $27.4M | 67.3K t |
| 2023 | $25.2M | 47.2K t |
| 2022 | $38.3M | 55.8K t |
| 2021 | $23.7M | 49.2K t |
| 2020 | $14.6M | 34.5K t |
| 2019 | $17.6M | 38.9K t |
| 2018 | $19.1M | 39.2K t |
| 2017 | $13.8M | 32.5K t |
Where Turkey exports sulfite to
The largest buyer markets were Egypt (12%), Canada (10%), Brazil (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 30%. Among the main buyer markets, Brazil grew fastest (+204% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $3.4M | 12% |
| Canada | $2.6M | 9.6% |
| Brazil | $2.2M | 8.1% |
| Argentina | $1.4M | 5.3% |
| Italy | $1.3M | 4.9% |
| Spain | $1.2M | 4.4% |
| Bulgaria | $937K | 3.4% |
| Guyana | $912K | 3.3% |
| Ecuador | $801K | 2.9% |
| Morocco | $710K | 2.6% |
Product types under HS 2832
| 2832.10 | Sulphites: of sodium | 95% |
| 2832.30 | Thiosulphates | 3% |
| 2832.20 | Sulphites: other than of sodium | 1.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2832.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.41 per kg, 21% below the world average of $0.52, 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.
Sulfite imports to Turkey
Imports of sulfite by Turkey reached $6.6 million in 2024 (10.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. One supplier dominates: Italy accounted for 59% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+172% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $3.9M | 59% |
| Germany | $859K | 13% |
| India | $798K | 12% |
| Belgium | $285K | 4.3% |
| China | $220K | 3.3% |
| Austria | $93K | 1.4% |
| Bulgaria | $92K | 1.4% |
| Greece | $84K | 1.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $84K | 1.3% |
| Spain | $75K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 2832: Sulphites; thiosulphates.
Common questions
What is the value of sulfite exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported sulfite worth $27.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 67.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 112 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries buy sulfite from Turkey?
Egypt was the largest buyer with 12% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by Canada (10%) and Brazil (8%). The top three together account for 30%, out of 102 buyer countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 204% on the year.
What is the average export price of sulfite per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.41 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $0.52 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of sulfite from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $13.8 million in 2017 to $27.4 million in 2024, an increase of 98%. The peak was 2022 at $38.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import sulfite?
Yes. Turkey imported $6.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Italy, Germany and India. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $20.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for sulfite?
The HS code for sulfite is heading 2832. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 2832.10 (95% of the value) and 2832.30 (3%). 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 2832 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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