Benzyl alcohol imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported benzyl alcohol worth $6.4 million (3.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. That is 19% more than in 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 | $6.4M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $5.4M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $7.1M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $5.4M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 1.0K t |
Where Turkey imports benzyl alcohol from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+69% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.6M | 56% |
| Germany | $1.9M | 29% |
| India | $244K | 3.8% |
| Netherlands | $223K | 3.5% |
| United Kingdom | $81K | 1.3% |
| Spain | $79K | 1.2% |
| United States | $77K | 1.2% |
| France | $75K | 1.2% |
| Bulgaria | $74K | 1.2% |
| Italy | $59K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.15 per kg, close to the world average of $2.22.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Benzyl alcohol exports from Turkey
Exports of benzyl alcohol by Turkey reached $384 thousand in 2024 (84 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Belarus (27%), Kazakhstan (17%), Iran (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Algeria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belarus | $104K | 27% |
| Kazakhstan | $66K | 17% |
| Iran | $55K | 14% |
| Russia | $48K | 13% |
| Uzbekistan | $42K | 11% |
| Serbia | $33K | 8.7% |
| Libya | $13K | 3.3% |
| Algeria | $11K | 2.8% |
| Egypt | $6K | 1.5% |
| Azerbaijan | $5K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey benzyl alcohol imports (HS 2906.21): 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 2906.21: Alcohols: aromatic alcohols and derivatives, benzyl alcohol.
Common questions
What is the value of benzyl alcohol imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported benzyl alcohol worth $6.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 135 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply benzyl alcohol to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by Germany (29%) and India (4%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 180% on the year.
What is the average import price of benzyl alcohol per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.15 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.22 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of benzyl alcohol to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $6.4 million in 2024, an increase of 84%. The peak was 2022 at $7.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.6 million a year.
Does Turkey also export benzyl alcohol?
Yes. Turkey exported $384 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Belarus, Kazakhstan and Iran. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $6.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for benzyl alcohol?
The HS code for benzyl alcohol is subheading 2906.21. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2906 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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