Sulfonated hydrocarbon imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sulfonated hydrocarbon by Turkey reached $28.2 million in 2024 (12.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 32% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $131.3 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 | $28.2M | 12.7K t |
| 2023 | $21.4M | 12.2K t |
| 2022 | $131.3M | 9.7K t |
| 2021 | $48.8M | 43.2K t |
| 2020 | $25.5M | 32.4K t |
| 2019 | $12.2M | 7.8K t |
| 2018 | $24.2M | 18.8K t |
| 2017 | $8.8M | 6.8K t |
Where Turkey imports sulfonated hydrocarbon from
Most of the value came from China (47%), India (17%), Pakistan (10%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+616% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $13.1M | 47% |
| India | $4.7M | 17% |
| Pakistan | $2.9M | 10% |
| Germany | $2.6M | 9.3% |
| Czech Republic | $1.0M | 3.6% |
| Italy | $870K | 3.1% |
| Spain | $570K | 2% |
| France | $441K | 1.6% |
| Portugal | $316K | 1.1% |
| Belgium | $291K | 1% |
Product types under HS 2904
| 2904.20 | Derivatives of hydrocarbons: containing only nitro or only nitroso groups, whether or not halogenated | 58% |
| 2904.10 | Derivatives of hydrocarbons: containing only sulpho groups, their salts and ethyl esters, whether or not halogenated | 31% |
| 2904.99 | Derivatives of hydrocarbons n.e.c. in heading no. 2904, whether or not halogenated | 10% |
| 2904.32 | Derivatives of hydrocarbons: ammonium perfluorooctane sulphonate, whether or not halogenated | 0.2% |
| 2904.31 | Derivatives of hydrocarbons: perfluorooctane sulphonic acid, whether or not halogenated | 0% |
| 2904.34 | Derivatives of hydrocarbons: potassium perfluorooctane sulphonate, whether or not halogenated | 0% |
| 2904.36 | Derivatives of hydrocarbons: perfluorooctane sulphonyl fluoride, whether or not halogenated | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2904.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.22 per kg, 45% above the world average of $1.53. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Sulfonated hydrocarbon exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $2.2 million of sulfonated hydrocarbon in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Greece (16%), Bulgaria (14%), Russia (14%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 44%. Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest (+62% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Greece | $343K | 16% |
| Bulgaria | $304K | 14% |
| Russia | $298K | 14% |
| Pakistan | $163K | 7.5% |
| Uzbekistan | $156K | 7.2% |
| Iran | $125K | 5.8% |
| Sweden | $94K | 4.4% |
| Egypt | $79K | 3.7% |
| Austria | $74K | 3.4% |
| North Macedonia | $71K | 3.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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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 2904: Sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives of hydrocarbons; whether or not halogenated.
Common questions
What is the value of sulfonated hydrocarbon imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported sulfonated hydrocarbon worth $28.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 169 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply sulfonated hydrocarbon to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($13.1 million), followed by India (17%) and Pakistan (10%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 616% on the year.
What is the average import price of sulfonated hydrocarbon per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.22 per kg in 2024, 45% above the world average of $1.53 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 imports of sulfonated hydrocarbon to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.8 million in 2017 to $28.2 million in 2024, an increase of 221%. The peak was 2022 at $131.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export sulfonated hydrocarbon?
Yes. Turkey exported $2.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Greece, Bulgaria and Russia. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $26.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for sulfonated hydrocarbon?
The HS code for sulfonated hydrocarbon is heading 2904. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 2904.20 (58% of the value) and 2904.10 (31%). It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2904 page.
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