Alkylated hydrocarbon imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported alkylated hydrocarbon worth $131.3 million (85.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 147 countries for imports of this product. That is 9% 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 | $131.3M | 85.8K t |
| 2023 | $143.9M | 90.2K t |
| 2022 | $155.2M | 82.1K t |
| 2021 | $127.8M | 87.3K t |
| 2020 | $102.0M | 97.5K t |
| 2019 | $94.8M | 80.5K t |
| 2018 | $95.9M | 76.3K t |
| 2017 | $99.5M | 91.2K t |
Where Turkey imports alkylated hydrocarbon from
Most of the value came from Egypt (40%), Saudi Arabia (20%), Spain (14%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+113% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $52.4M | 40% |
| Saudi Arabia | $26.6M | 20% |
| Spain | $18.5M | 14% |
| Russia | $12.0M | 9.1% |
| Italy | $9.8M | 7.5% |
| Iran | $8.5M | 6.5% |
| Qatar | $811K | 0.6% |
| South Korea | $687K | 0.5% |
| China | $533K | 0.4% |
| United States | $478K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.53 per kg, close to the world average of $1.66.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Alkylated hydrocarbon exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported alkylated hydrocarbon worth $19.2 million (12.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: Hungary accounted for 68% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Hungary grew fastest (+831% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hungary | $13.0M | 68% |
| Poland | $2.3M | 12% |
| Tanzania | $1.7M | 8.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $861K | 4.5% |
| Czech Republic | $676K | 3.5% |
| Algeria | $202K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $158K | 0.8% |
| Slovakia | $127K | 0.7% |
| Kazakhstan | $55K | 0.3% |
| Russia | $45K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 3817: Mixed alkylbenzenes and mixed alkylnaphthalenes, other than those of heading no. 2707 or 2902.
Common questions
What is the value of alkylated hydrocarbon imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported alkylated hydrocarbon worth $131.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 85.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 147 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply alkylated hydrocarbon to Turkey?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($52.4 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (20%) and Spain (14%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 434% on the year.
What is the average import price of alkylated hydrocarbon per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.53 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $1.66 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 alkylated hydrocarbon to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $99.5 million in 2017 to $131.3 million in 2024, an increase of 32%. The peak was 2022 at $155.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export alkylated hydrocarbon?
Yes. Turkey exported $19.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Hungary, Poland and Tanzania. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $112.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for alkylated hydrocarbon?
The HS code for alkylated hydrocarbon is heading 3817. In Turkey all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 3817.00. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3817 page.
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