Brake fluid imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported brake fluid worth $19.0 million (6.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $19.0M | 6.6K t |
| 2023 | $18.7M | 6.2K t |
| 2022 | $17.3M | 5.7K t |
| 2021 | $12.8M | 6.5K t |
| 2020 | $11.6M | 5.6K t |
| 2019 | $12.2M | 5.4K t |
| 2018 | $13.1M | 5.6K t |
| 2017 | $13.2M | 6.3K t |
Where Turkey imports brake fluid from
The largest suppliers were Germany (46%), Spain (13%), United Kingdom (8%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+158% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $8.8M | 46% |
| Spain | $2.5M | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $1.5M | 7.9% |
| Italy | $1.3M | 6.8% |
| United States | $1.3M | 6.8% |
| Belgium | $561K | 3% |
| France | $540K | 2.9% |
| Russia | $537K | 2.8% |
| South Korea | $479K | 2.5% |
| India | $471K | 2.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.87 per kg, close to the world average of $3.30.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Brake fluid exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $8.4 million of brake fluid in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Algeria (13%), Iran (13%), Russia (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 37%. Among the main buyer markets, Belarus grew fastest (+286% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | $1.1M | 14% |
| Iran | $1.1M | 13% |
| Russia | $934K | 11% |
| Bahrain | $761K | 9.1% |
| Azerbaijan | $534K | 6.4% |
| Kazakhstan | $475K | 5.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $332K | 4% |
| Belarus | $329K | 3.9% |
| Greece | $317K | 3.8% |
| Libya | $274K | 3.3% |
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 3819: Hydraulic brake fluids and other prepared liquids for hydraulic transmission, not containing or containing less than 70% by weight of petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals.
Common questions
What is the value of brake fluid imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported brake fluid worth $19.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 217 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply brake fluid to Turkey?
Germany was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($8.8 million), followed by Spain (13%) and the United Kingdom (8%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 158% on the year.
What is the average import price of brake fluid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.87 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $3.30 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 brake fluid to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.2 million in 2017 to $19.0 million in 2024, an increase of 43%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export brake fluid?
Yes. Turkey exported $8.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Algeria, Iran and Russia. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $10.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for brake fluid?
The HS code for brake fluid is heading 3819. In Turkey all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 3819.00. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3819 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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