Sulfites (non-sodium) imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported sulfites (non-sodium) worth $4.2 million (7.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 162 countries for imports of this product. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 44% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $5.5 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 | $4.2M | 7.0K t |
| 2023 | $4.2M | 6.5K t |
| 2022 | $5.5M | 6.7K t |
| 2021 | $1.2M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $358K | 329 t |
| 2019 | $297K | 252 t |
| 2018 | $183K | 219 t |
| 2017 | $323K | 248 t |
Where Turkey imports sulfites (non-sodium) from
One supplier dominates: Italy accounted for 66% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+207% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $2.8M | 66% |
| India | $779K | 19% |
| Germany | $411K | 9.7% |
| Austria | $93K | 2.2% |
| Spain | $67K | 1.6% |
| France | $65K | 1.5% |
| United States | $16K | 0.4% |
| Slovakia | $5K | 0.1% |
| Georgia | $2K | 0.1% |
| New Zealand | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.60 per kg, close to the world average of $0.64.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Sulfites (non-sodium) exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported sulfites (non-sodium) worth $496 thousand (477 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Uzbekistan (33%), Madagascar (17%), Belarus (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Uzbekistan grew fastest (+129% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uzbekistan | $163K | 33% |
| Madagascar | $84K | 17% |
| Belarus | $70K | 14% |
| Morocco | $68K | 14% |
| India | $42K | 8.5% |
| Tunisia | $27K | 5.4% |
| Nigeria | $15K | 3% |
| Russia | $9K | 1.9% |
| Kazakhstan | $7K | 1.5% |
| Denmark | $4K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey sulfites (non-sodium) imports (HS 2832.20): 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 2832.20: Sulphites: other than of sodium.
Common questions
What is the value of sulfites (non-sodium) imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported sulfites (non-sodium) worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 162 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply sulfites (non-sodium) to Turkey?
Italy was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by India (18%) and Germany (10%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 314% on the year.
What is the average import price of sulfites (non-sodium) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.60 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $0.64 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of sulfites (non-sodium) to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $323 thousand in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $5.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
Does Turkey also export sulfites (non-sodium)?
Yes. Turkey exported $496 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uzbekistan, Madagascar and Belarus. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $3.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for sulfites (non-sodium)?
The HS code for sulfites (non-sodium) is subheading 2832.20. 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.
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