Butylglycol ethers imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of butylglycol ethers by Turkey reached $29.6 million in 2024 (22.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 157 countries. Value rose 9% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $44.1 million.
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 | $29.6M | 22.4K t |
| 2023 | $27.2M | 21.8K t |
| 2022 | $29.8M | 16.6K t |
| 2021 | $44.1M | 18.8K t |
| 2020 | $12.0M | 15.0K t |
| 2019 | $14.8M | 14.4K t |
| 2018 | $15.4M | 13.5K t |
| 2017 | $15.2M | 13.6K t |
Where Turkey imports butylglycol ethers from
The largest suppliers were United States (34%), France (27%), Saudi Arabia (26%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+291% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $10.1M | 34% |
| France | $8.1M | 27% |
| Saudi Arabia | $7.7M | 26% |
| Germany | $2.6M | 8.8% |
| South Korea | $802K | 2.7% |
| Italy | $119K | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $71K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $52K | 0.2% |
| Iran | $24K | 0.1% |
| China | $11K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.32 per kg, close to the world average of $1.35.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Butylglycol ethers exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported butylglycol ethers worth $9.4 million (5.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Russia alone took 60% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest (+212% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $5.7M | 60% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.3M | 14% |
| Egypt | $501K | 5.3% |
| Uzbekistan | $285K | 3% |
| Iraq | $243K | 2.6% |
| Lebanon | $236K | 2.5% |
| Azerbaijan | $178K | 1.9% |
| Bulgaria | $138K | 1.5% |
| Romania | $104K | 1.1% |
| Greece | $89K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey butylglycol ethers imports (HS 2909.43): 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 2909.43: Ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: monobutyl ethers of ethylene glycol or of diethylene glycol.
Common questions
What is the value of butylglycol ethers imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported butylglycol ethers worth $29.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 22.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 157 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply butylglycol ethers to Turkey?
The United States was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($10.1 million), followed by France (27%) and Saudi Arabia (26%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 291% on the year.
What is the average import price of butylglycol ethers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.32 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.35 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of butylglycol ethers to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.2 million in 2017 to $29.6 million in 2024, an increase of 94%. The peak was 2021 at $44.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $23.5 million a year.
Does Turkey also export butylglycol ethers?
Yes. Turkey exported $9.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Russia, the United Arab Emirates and Egypt. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $20.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for butylglycol ethers?
The HS code for butylglycol ethers is subheading 2909.43. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2909 page.
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