Sulfonic acids and derivatives imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sulfonic acids and derivatives by Turkey reached $8.8 million in 2024 (5.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 15% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $8.8M | 5.3K t |
| 2023 | $10.4M | 7.6K t |
| 2022 | $8.8M | 5.2K t |
| 2021 | $7.2M | 4.8K t |
| 2020 | $6.0M | 4.1K t |
| 2019 | $5.8M | 3.5K t |
| 2018 | $6.1M | 3.5K t |
| 2017 | $5.1M | 3.8K t |
Where Turkey imports sulfonic acids and derivatives from
Most of the value came from Germany (30%), India (19%), Czech Republic (12%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+62% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.6M | 30% |
| India | $1.7M | 19% |
| Czech Republic | $1.0M | 12% |
| Italy | $867K | 9.9% |
| Spain | $569K | 6.5% |
| China | $436K | 5% |
| France | $433K | 5% |
| Belgium | $290K | 3.3% |
| South Korea | $255K | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $146K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.65 per kg, close to the world average of $1.90.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Sulfonic acids and derivatives exports from Turkey
Exports of sulfonic acids and derivatives by Turkey reached $1.5 million in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Greece (23%), Bulgaria (20%), Russia (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Uzbekistan grew fastest (+499% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Greece | $343K | 23% |
| Bulgaria | $296K | 20% |
| Russia | $143K | 9.5% |
| Iran | $121K | 8% |
| Uzbekistan | $92K | 6.1% |
| Austria | $74K | 4.9% |
| North Macedonia | $71K | 4.7% |
| Kazakhstan | $65K | 4.3% |
| Syria | $38K | 2.5% |
| Iraq | $36K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey sulfonic acids and derivatives imports (HS 2904.10): 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 2904.10: Derivatives of hydrocarbons: containing only sulpho groups, their salts and ethyl esters, whether or not halogenated.
Common questions
What is the value of sulfonic acids and derivatives imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported sulfonic acids and derivatives worth $8.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 161 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply sulfonic acids and derivatives to Turkey?
Germany was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by India (19%) and the Czech Republic (12%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 62% on the year.
What is the average import price of sulfonic acids and derivatives per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.65 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $1.90 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of sulfonic acids and derivatives to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.1 million in 2017 to $8.8 million in 2024, an increase of 71%. The peak was 2023 at $10.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.3 million a year.
Does Turkey also export sulfonic acids and derivatives?
Yes. Turkey exported $1.5 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 $7.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for sulfonic acids and derivatives?
The HS code for sulfonic acids and derivatives is subheading 2904.10. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2904 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Turkey. Tell us your product to see it live.
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