Synthetic cryolite (sodium hexafluoroaluminate) imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $5.3 million of synthetic cryolite (sodium hexafluoroaluminate) in 2024 (6.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 96 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 42% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average.
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 | $5.3M | 6.9K t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 4.6K t |
| 2022 | $6.3M | 11.1K t |
| 2021 | $5.1M | 9.3K t |
| 2020 | $5.2M | 12.2K t |
| 2019 | $3.8M | 8.2K t |
| 2018 | $3.4M | 4.2K t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 2.7K t |
Where Turkey imports synthetic cryolite (sodium hexafluoroaluminate) from
Italy alone supplied 55% of it. Among the main suppliers, Australia grew fastest (+552% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $2.9M | 55% |
| Denmark | $688K | 13% |
| Germany | $595K | 11% |
| Australia | $557K | 11% |
| United Arab Emirates | $183K | 3.5% |
| China | $134K | 2.6% |
| Canada | $88K | 1.7% |
| India | $68K | 1.3% |
| Romania | $33K | 0.6% |
| Hungary | $8K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.76 per kg, 52% above the world average of $0.50. 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.
Synthetic cryolite (sodium hexafluoroaluminate) exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $248 thousand of synthetic cryolite (sodium hexafluoroaluminate) in 2024 (366 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Azerbaijan (37%), Algeria (33%), Belarus (16%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Azerbaijan | $93K | 37% |
| Algeria | $83K | 34% |
| Belarus | $39K | 16% |
| Morocco | $15K | 5.8% |
| Iraq | $11K | 4.2% |
| Iran | $4K | 1.7% |
| Albania | $4K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey synthetic cryolite (sodium hexafluoroaluminate) imports (HS 2826.30): 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 2826.30: Sodium hexafluoroaluminate (synthetic cryolite).
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic cryolite (sodium hexafluoroaluminate) imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported synthetic cryolite (sodium hexafluoroaluminate) worth $5.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 96 countries worldwide, with 8% of world imports. The value was up 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic cryolite (sodium hexafluoroaluminate) to Turkey?
Italy was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by Denmark (13%) and Germany (11%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 552% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic cryolite (sodium hexafluoroaluminate) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.76 per kg in 2024, 52% above the world average of $0.50 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of synthetic cryolite (sodium hexafluoroaluminate) to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $5.3 million in 2024, an increase of 164%. The peak was 2022 at $6.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.3 million a year.
Does Turkey also export synthetic cryolite (sodium hexafluoroaluminate)?
Yes. Turkey exported $248 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Azerbaijan, Algeria and Belarus. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $5.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic cryolite (sodium hexafluoroaluminate)?
The HS code for synthetic cryolite (sodium hexafluoroaluminate) is subheading 2826.30. 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 2826 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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