Unsaturated carboxylic acid imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $467.5 million of unsaturated carboxylic acid in 2024 (322.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 200 countries. That is 9% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $610.7 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 | $467.5M | 322.5K t |
| 2023 | $427.1M | 273.2K t |
| 2022 | $610.7M | 297.0K t |
| 2021 | $600.9M | 271.2K t |
| 2020 | $276.5M | 220.0K t |
| 2019 | $319.1M | 208.8K t |
| 2018 | $302.3M | 183.8K t |
| 2017 | $302.6M | 196.8K t |
Where Turkey imports unsaturated carboxylic acid from
Most of the value came from Saudi Arabia (32%), China (22%), Russia (13%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+88% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $148.4M | 32% |
| China | $102.3M | 22% |
| Russia | $61.1M | 13% |
| United States | $52.9M | 11% |
| Germany | $29.2M | 6.3% |
| France | $18.7M | 4% |
| Belgium | $12.0M | 2.6% |
| India | $11.6M | 2.5% |
| South Korea | $6.0M | 1.3% |
| South Africa | $3.7M | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 2916
| 2916.12 | Acids: unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids: esters of acrylic acid | 52% |
| 2916.14 | Acids: unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids: esters of methacrylic acid | 18% |
| 2916.11 | Acids: unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids: acrylic acid and its salts | 17% |
| 2916.31 | Acids: aromatic monocarboxylic acids, benzoic acid, its salts and esters | 4.4% |
| 2916.39 | Acids: aromatic monocarboxylic acids, and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives, other than benzoic acid, its salts… | 2.8% |
| 2916.19 | Acids: unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic, cyclic monocarboxylic, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids: their halogenated… | 2.6% |
| 2916.32 | Acids: aromatic monocarboxylic acids, benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl chloride | 1.8% |
| 2916.13 | Acids: unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids: methacrylic acid and its salts | 1.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2916.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.45 per kg, 35% below the world average of $2.22, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Unsaturated carboxylic acid exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $19.9 million of unsaturated carboxylic acid in 2024 (7.9 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Egypt (16%), Greece (13%), Iran (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 42%. Among the main buyer markets, Algeria grew fastest (+248% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $3.2M | 16% |
| Greece | $2.7M | 13% |
| Iran | $2.5M | 13% |
| Russia | $1.7M | 8.6% |
| Spain | $880K | 4.4% |
| Israel | $761K | 3.8% |
| Italy | $560K | 2.8% |
| Algeria | $546K | 2.8% |
| United States | $526K | 2.7% |
| Tunisia | $506K | 2.5% |
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 2916: Acids; unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic, cyclic monocarboxylic, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives.
Common questions
What is the value of unsaturated carboxylic acid imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported unsaturated carboxylic acid worth $467.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 322.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 200 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply unsaturated carboxylic acid to Turkey?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($148.4 million), followed by China (22%) and Russia (13%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 51 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 88% on the year.
What is the average import price of unsaturated carboxylic acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.45 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $2.22 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 unsaturated carboxylic acid to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $302.6 million in 2017 to $467.5 million in 2024, an increase of 54%. The peak was 2022 at $610.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export unsaturated carboxylic acid?
Yes. Turkey exported $19.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt, Greece and Iran. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $447.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for unsaturated carboxylic acid?
The HS code for unsaturated carboxylic acid is heading 2916. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 2916.12 (52% of the value) and 2916.14 (18%). It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2916 page.
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