Sulphur exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of sulphur by Turkey reached $45.4 million in 2024 (311.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 32% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $118.2 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 | $45.4M | 311.8K t |
| 2023 | $66.5M | 343.4K t |
| 2022 | $118.2M | 382.3K t |
| 2021 | $44.5M | 224.8K t |
| 2020 | $15.0M | 101.6K t |
| 2019 | $21.2M | 140.4K t |
| 2018 | $27.1M | 109.0K t |
| 2017 | $18.9M | 160.6K t |
Where Turkey exports sulphur to
The largest buyer markets were Tunisia (15%), Tanzania (12%), Greece (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 37%. Among the main buyer markets, Greece grew fastest (+83% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tunisia | $6.7M | 15% |
| Tanzania | $5.2M | 12% |
| Greece | $4.7M | 10% |
| Egypt | $4.1M | 9.1% |
| Finland | $3.3M | 7.3% |
| Brazil | $2.9M | 6.5% |
| Republic of the Congo | $2.5M | 5.5% |
| Lebanon | $2.3M | 5% |
| Italy | $1.7M | 3.7% |
| Ukraine | $1.5M | 3.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.15 per kg, 36% above the world average of $0.11. 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.
Sulphur imports to Turkey
Imports of sulphur by Turkey reached $36.7 million in 2024 (370.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. One supplier dominates: Russia accounted for 75% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Russia grew fastest (+116% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $27.5M | 75% |
| Bulgaria | $4.9M | 13% |
| Japan | $1.5M | 4.1% |
| Greece | $1.3M | 3.7% |
| Italy | $759K | 2.1% |
| Romania | $158K | 0.4% |
| South Korea | $118K | 0.3% |
| Uzbekistan | $117K | 0.3% |
| Poland | $73K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $55K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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 2503: Sulphur of all kinds; other than sublimed, precipitated and colloidal sulphur.
Common questions
What is the value of sulphur exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported sulphur worth $45.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 311.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 107 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 32% on 2023.
Which countries buy sulphur from Turkey?
Tunisia was the largest buyer with 15% of the value ($6.7 million), followed by Tanzania (12%) and Greece (10%). The top three together account for 37%, out of 75 buyer countries in total. Greece grew fastest among the top ten, up 83% on the year.
What is the average export price of sulphur per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.15 per kg in 2024, 36% above the world average of $0.11 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 sulphur from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $18.9 million in 2017 to $45.4 million in 2024, an increase of 140%. The peak was 2022 at $118.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import sulphur?
Yes. Turkey imported $36.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Russia, Bulgaria and Japan. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $8.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for sulphur?
The HS code for sulphur is heading 2503. In Turkey all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2503.00. It sits in HS chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2503 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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