Unsupported catalysts imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $52.7 million of unsupported catalysts in 2024 (10.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 20% less than in 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 | $52.7M | 10.8K t |
| 2023 | $65.6M | 11.0K t |
| 2022 | $51.6M | 12.0K t |
| 2021 | $36.4M | 7.9K t |
| 2020 | $27.1M | 5.9K t |
| 2019 | $56.0M | 8.7K t |
| 2018 | $36.6M | 7.0K t |
| 2017 | $55.6M | 6.5K t |
Where Turkey imports unsupported catalysts from
The largest suppliers were United States (24%), Germany (18%), Italy (11%). Among the main suppliers, Iran grew fastest (+141% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $12.8M | 24% |
| Germany | $9.3M | 18% |
| Italy | $5.8M | 11% |
| Denmark | $3.8M | 7.3% |
| China | $3.8M | 7.1% |
| Iran | $3.5M | 6.7% |
| Netherlands | $2.6M | 5% |
| Belgium | $1.7M | 3.2% |
| Finland | $1.6M | 3.1% |
| United Kingdom | $1.6M | 3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.88 per kg, close to the world average of $4.94.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Unsupported catalysts exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported unsupported catalysts worth $21.7 million (6.4 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Turkmenistan (21%), Greece (10%), Russia (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 39%. Among the main buyer markets, Venezuela grew fastest (+846% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey unsupported catalysts imports (HS 3815.90): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 3815.90: Reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic preparations, unsupported, n.e.c. or included.
Common questions
What is the value of unsupported catalysts imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported unsupported catalysts worth $52.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 204 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply unsupported catalysts to Turkey?
The United States was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($12.8 million), followed by Germany (18%) and Italy (11%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 52 supplier countries in total. Iran grew fastest among the top ten, up 141% on the year.
What is the average import price of unsupported catalysts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.88 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $4.94 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of unsupported catalysts to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $55.6 million in 2017 to $52.7 million in 2024, a fall of 5%. The peak was 2023 at $65.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $47.7 million a year.
Does Turkey also export unsupported catalysts?
Yes. Turkey exported $21.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkmenistan, Greece and Russia. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $31.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for unsupported catalysts?
The HS code for unsupported catalysts is subheading 3815.90. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3815 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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