Terephthalic acid imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of terephthalic acid by Turkey reached $1.56 billion in 2024 (2.03 million tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 88 countries for imports of this product. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $1.56B | 2.03M t |
| 2023 | $1.57B | 1.89M t |
| 2022 | $1.70B | 1.81M t |
| 2021 | $1.16B | 1.60M t |
| 2020 | $621.8M | 1.20M t |
| 2019 | $686.0M | 893.1K t |
| 2018 | $630.1M | 775.3K t |
| 2017 | $493.7M | 721.2K t |
Where Turkey imports terephthalic acid from
One supplier dominates: South Korea accounted for 56% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $878.1M | 56% |
| China | $519.9M | 33% |
| Belgium | $76.5M | 4.9% |
| Malaysia | $40.8M | 2.6% |
| Spain | $19.4M | 1.2% |
| Poland | $13.8M | 0.9% |
| Mexico | $6.5M | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $4.2M | 0.3% |
| Egypt | $1.1M | 0.1% |
| Pakistan | $310K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.77 per kg, close to the world average of $0.79.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Terephthalic acid exports from Turkey
Exports of terephthalic acid by Turkey reached $764 thousand in 2024 (697 tonnes). Greece alone took 88% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Greece | $673K | 88% |
| Italy | $72K | 9.5% |
| Serbia | $15K | 2% |
| Morocco | $4K | 0.5% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
| South Korea | $0K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey terephthalic acid imports (HS 2917.36): 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 2917.36: Acids: aromatic polycarboxylic acids: terephthalic acid and its salts.
Common questions
What is the value of terephthalic acid imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported terephthalic acid worth $1.56 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.03 million tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 88 countries worldwide, with 19% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply terephthalic acid to Turkey?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($878.1 million), followed by China (33%) and Belgium (5%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 167% on the year.
What is the average import price of terephthalic acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.77 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.79 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of terephthalic acid to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $493.7 million in 2017 to $1.56 billion in 2024, an increase of 216%. The peak was 2022 at $1.70 billion. Over 8 years the average was $1.05 billion a year.
Does Turkey also export terephthalic acid?
Yes. Turkey exported $764 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Greece, Italy and Serbia. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $1.56 billion a year.
What is the HS code for terephthalic acid?
The HS code for terephthalic acid is subheading 2917.36. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2917 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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