Aromatic hydrocarbons exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $972.1 million of aromatic hydrocarbons in 2024 (1.10 million tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 88 countries. Value fell 25% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 57% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $1.29 billion.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $972.1M | 1.10M t |
| 2023 | $1.29B | 1.32M t |
| 2022 | $1.26B | 1.15M t |
| 2021 | $647.0M | 959.8K t |
| 2020 | $384.2M | 1.01M t |
| 2019 | $363.8M | 611.0K t |
| 2018 | $153.2M | 193.7K t |
| 2017 | $41.1M | 84.3K t |
Where Turkey exports aromatic hydrocarbons to
The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (32%), Spain (21%), Belgium (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+95% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $314.0M | 32% |
| Spain | $202.0M | 21% |
| Belgium | $118.2M | 12% |
| Cyprus | $89.1M | 9.2% |
| Greece | $86.0M | 8.9% |
| Malta | $58.3M | 6% |
| Ecuador | $30.7M | 3.2% |
| Lithuania | $26.7M | 2.8% |
| Egypt | $22.4M | 2.3% |
| Gibraltar | $11.9M | 1.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.89 per kg, close to the world average of $0.88.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Aromatic hydrocarbons imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $19.0 million of aromatic hydrocarbons in 2024 (16.2 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from Spain (42%), Belgium (22%), Israel (16%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $7.9M | 42% |
| Belgium | $4.3M | 22% |
| Israel | $3.0M | 16% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 6.9% |
| United States | $949K | 5% |
| India | $940K | 5% |
| United Kingdom | $411K | 2.2% |
| South Korea | $64K | 0.3% |
| Brazil | $51K | 0.3% |
| China | $44K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey aromatic hydrocarbons exports (HS 2707.50): 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 2707.50: Aromatic hydrocarbon mixtures: n.e.c. in heading no. 2707, of which 65% or more by volume (including losses) distils at 250 degrees Celsius by the ISO 3405 method (equivalent to the ASTM D 86 method).
Common questions
What is the value of aromatic hydrocarbons exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported aromatic hydrocarbons worth $972.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.10 million tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 88 countries worldwide, with 8% of world exports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries buy aromatic hydrocarbons from Turkey?
The Netherlands was the largest buyer with 32% of the value ($314.0 million), followed by Spain (21%) and Belgium (12%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 45 buyer countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 95% on the year.
What is the average export price of aromatic hydrocarbons per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.89 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.88 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of aromatic hydrocarbons from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $41.1 million in 2017 to $972.1 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $1.29 billion. Over 8 years the average was $639.5 million a year.
Does Turkey also import aromatic hydrocarbons?
Yes. Turkey imported $19.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Spain, Belgium and Israel. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $953.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for aromatic hydrocarbons?
The HS code for aromatic hydrocarbons is subheading 2707.50. It sits in HS chapter 27 (mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2707 page.
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