Acetaldehyde imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of acetaldehyde by Turkey reached $7.1 million in 2024 (5.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 117 countries. That is 19% more 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 | $7.1M | 5.2K t |
| 2023 | $6.0M | 4.0K t |
| 2022 | $6.5M | 3.8K t |
| 2021 | $8.1M | 6.3K t |
| 2020 | $6.4M | 6.1K t |
| 2019 | $7.8M | 6.8K t |
| 2018 | $7.3M | 6.1K t |
| 2017 | $6.6M | 6.0K t |
Where Turkey imports acetaldehyde from
Germany alone supplied 80% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+308% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $5.7M | 80% |
| India | $1.2M | 17% |
| United Kingdom | $158K | 2.2% |
| United States | $60K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $17K | 0.2% |
| Slovenia | $9K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $6K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.38 per kg, close to the world average of $1.35.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey acetaldehyde imports (HS 2912.12): 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 2912.12: Aldehydes: acyclic, without other oxygen function, ethanal (acetaldehyde).
Common questions
What is the value of acetaldehyde imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported acetaldehyde worth $7.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 117 countries worldwide, with 10% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply acetaldehyde to Turkey?
Germany was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($5.7 million), followed by India (17%) and the United Kingdom (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 308% on the year.
What is the average import price of acetaldehyde per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.38 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.35 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of acetaldehyde to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.6 million in 2017 to $7.1 million in 2024, an increase of 7%. The peak was 2021 at $8.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for acetaldehyde?
The HS code for acetaldehyde is subheading 2912.12. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2912 page.
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