Aromatic hydrocarbon imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of aromatic hydrocarbon by Turkey reached $931.6 million in 2024 (765.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 195 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 5% on 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 | $931.6M | 765.9K t |
| 2023 | $884.1M | 778.5K t |
| 2022 | $1.13B | 807.8K t |
| 2021 | $1.04B | 845.7K t |
| 2020 | $522.8M | 781.3K t |
| 2019 | $659.6M | 702.8K t |
| 2018 | $663.2M | 557.1K t |
| 2017 | $646.3M | 602.6K t |
Where Turkey imports aromatic hydrocarbon from
Most of the value came from Saudi Arabia (29%), Spain (18%), United States (17%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+760% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $270.0M | 29% |
| Spain | $170.3M | 18% |
| United States | $156.2M | 17% |
| Netherlands | $84.1M | 9% |
| Russia | $72.8M | 7.8% |
| Kuwait | $50.5M | 5.4% |
| Israel | $26.3M | 2.8% |
| France | $23.3M | 2.5% |
| South Korea | $17.2M | 1.9% |
| Belgium | $12.9M | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 2902
| 2902.50 | Cyclic hydrocarbons: styrene | 85% |
| 2902.30 | Cyclic hydrocarbons: toluene | 6.1% |
| 2902.43 | Cyclic hydrocarbons: p-xylene | 3.8% |
| 2902.19 | Cyclic hydrocarbons: cyclanes, cyclenes and cycloterpenes, excluding cyclohexane | 2% |
| 2902.44 | Cyclic hydrocarbons: mixed xylene isomers | 1.6% |
| 2902.90 | Cyclic hydrocarbons: n.e.c. in heading no. 2902 | 0.8% |
| 2902.42 | Cyclic hydrocarbons: m-xylene | 0.2% |
| 2902.41 | Cyclic hydrocarbons: o-xylene | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2902.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.22 per kg, close to the world average of $1.07.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Aromatic hydrocarbon exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $187.7 million of aromatic hydrocarbon in 2024 (176.0 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Portugal (37%), Italy (17%), Spain (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest (+63% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $70.1M | 37% |
| Italy | $31.3M | 17% |
| Spain | $25.5M | 14% |
| United States | $25.1M | 13% |
| Egypt | $7.6M | 4% |
| Greece | $6.9M | 3.7% |
| Brazil | $6.3M | 3.3% |
| United Kingdom | $5.6M | 3% |
| Belgium | $3.4M | 1.8% |
| Morocco | $988K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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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 2902: Cyclic hydrocarbons.
Common questions
What is the value of aromatic hydrocarbon imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported aromatic hydrocarbon worth $931.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 765.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 195 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply aromatic hydrocarbon to Turkey?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($270.0 million), followed by Spain (18%) and the United States (17%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 760% on the year.
What is the average import price of aromatic hydrocarbon per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.22 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $1.07 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 aromatic hydrocarbon to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $646.3 million in 2017 to $931.6 million in 2024, an increase of 44%. The peak was 2022 at $1.13 billion. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export aromatic hydrocarbon?
Yes. Turkey exported $187.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Portugal, Italy and Spain. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $743.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for aromatic hydrocarbon?
The HS code for aromatic hydrocarbon is heading 2902. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 2902.50 (85% of the value) and 2902.30 (6%). It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2902 page.
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