Turkey: Alums Market 2024

Alums Market Size in Turkey

For the fourth consecutive year, the Turkish alums market recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by -26.1% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption saw a significant decrease. Alums consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Alums Production in Turkey

In value terms, alums production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 24%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Alums Exports

Exports from Turkey

In 2022, the amount of alums exported from Turkey amounted to X tons, leveling off at 2021 figures. In general, exports saw a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 74%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, alums exports contracted to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 64% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of alums exports from Turkey, with a combined 63% share of total exports. Iraq, the Netherlands, Georgia, Benin and Azerbaijan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 33%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +177.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X), Germany ($X) and Italy ($X) were the largest markets for alums exported from Turkey worldwide, with a combined 88% share of total exports. Iraq, the Netherlands, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Benin lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 8.6%.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +216.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average alums export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -3.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, alums export price increased by +15.2% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by 71% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Azerbaijan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Egypt (+36.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Alums Imports

Imports into Turkey

In 2022, approx. X tons of alums were imported into Turkey; declining by -5.9% against the year before. Overall, imports recorded a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 48%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, alums imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -19.0% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 70% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of alums to Turkey, with a 50% share of total imports. Moreover, alums imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by India (X tons), with a 24% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled -6.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-5.9% per year) and India (+37.8% per year).

In value terms, the largest alums suppliers to Turkey were Germany ($X), China ($X) and India ($X), with a combined 94% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, India, with a CAGR of +28.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average alums import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 26% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, alums import price increased by +100.1% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 55% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+10.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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