Aldehyde imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $39.0 million of aldehyde in 2024 (11.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 15% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $39.0M | 11.4K t |
| 2023 | $34.0M | 9.4K t |
| 2022 | $39.0M | 8.9K t |
| 2021 | $33.0M | 11.8K t |
| 2020 | $29.2M | 10.5K t |
| 2019 | $29.5M | 11.2K t |
| 2018 | $25.9M | 9.9K t |
| 2017 | $21.4M | 9.8K t |
Where Turkey imports aldehyde from
Most of the value came from China (25%), Germany (23%), India (11%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+120% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.8M | 25% |
| Germany | $8.8M | 23% |
| India | $4.1M | 11% |
| Spain | $3.6M | 9.1% |
| United States | $3.4M | 8.7% |
| United Kingdom | $3.0M | 7.6% |
| France | $2.3M | 5.9% |
| Netherlands | $1.1M | 2.7% |
| Switzerland | $740K | 1.9% |
| Japan | $578K | 1.5% |
Product types under HS 2912
| 2912.19 | Aldehydes: acyclic, without other oxygen function, n.e.c. in item no. 2912.1 | 21% |
| 2912.29 | Aldehydes: cyclic, without other oxygen function, other than benzaldehyde | 21% |
| 2912.12 | Aldehydes: acyclic, without other oxygen function, ethanal (acetaldehyde) | 18% |
| 2912.41 | Aldehydes: aldehyde-ethers, aldehyde-phenols and aldehydes with other oxygen function, vanillin (4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde) | 18% |
| 2912.42 | Aldehydes: aldehyde-ethers, aldehyde-phenols and aldehydes with other oxygen function, ethylvanillin (3-ethoxy-4-hydroxybenzaldehyde) | 12% |
| 2912.49 | Aldehyde-alcohols, aldehyde-ethers, aldehyde-phenols and aldehydes with other oxygen function: other than vanillin (4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde)… | 4.9% |
| 2912.60 | Paraformaldehyde | 3.7% |
| 2912.50 | Aldehydes: cyclic polymers of aldehydes | 0.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2912.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.43 per kg, 57% above the world average of $2.19. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Aldehyde exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $6.7 million of aldehyde in 2024 (13.0 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Bulgaria (41%), Greece (14%), Iran (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Syria grew fastest (+357% on the year before).
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 2912: Aldehydes, whether or not with other oxygen function; cyclic polymers of aldehydes; paraformaldehyde.
Common questions
What is the value of aldehyde imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported aldehyde worth $39.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 194 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply aldehyde to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($9.8 million), followed by Germany (23%) and India (11%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 120% on the year.
What is the average import price of aldehyde per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.43 per kg in 2024, 57% above the world average of $2.19 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 aldehyde to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $21.4 million in 2017 to $39.0 million in 2024, an increase of 82%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export aldehyde?
Yes. Turkey exported $6.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Bulgaria, Greece and Iran. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $32.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for aldehyde?
The HS code for aldehyde is heading 2912. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 2912.19 (21% of the value) and 2912.29 (20%). 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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