Coal tar oil exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported coal tar oil worth $1.18 billion (1.37 million tonnes). Its share of world exports was 4%. Value fell 14% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 39% a year on average.
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 | $1.18B | 1.37M t |
| 2023 | $1.36B | 1.43M t |
| 2022 | $1.36B | 1.28M t |
| 2021 | $723.1M | 1.11M t |
| 2020 | $422.7M | 1.14M t |
| 2019 | $438.3M | 780.2K t |
| 2018 | $242.4M | 365.8K t |
| 2017 | $115.1M | 230.7K t |
Where Turkey exports coal tar oil to
The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (29%), Spain (25%), Belgium (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Greece grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $335.6M | 29% |
| Spain | $296.1M | 25% |
| Belgium | $119.2M | 10% |
| Cyprus | $89.2M | 7.6% |
| Greece | $88.4M | 7.5% |
| Malta | $62.9M | 5.3% |
| Ecuador | $30.7M | 2.6% |
| Egypt | $29.4M | 2.5% |
| Lithuania | $26.7M | 2.3% |
| Germany | $21.4M | 1.8% |
Product types under HS 2707
| 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… | 83% |
| 2707.99 | Oils and other products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar: n.e.c. in heading no. 2707 | 14% |
| 2707.10 | Oils and products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar: benzol (benzene) | 3% |
| 2707.30 | Oils and products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar: xylol (xylenes) | 0.4% |
| 2707.40 | Oils and products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar: naphthalene | 0% |
| 2707.20 | Oils and products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar: toluol (toluene) | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2707.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.86 per kg, 21% above the world average of $0.71. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Coal tar oil imports to Turkey
Imports of coal tar oil by Turkey reached $282.7 million in 2024 (720.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were Belgium (26%), Azerbaijan (25%), Bulgaria (18%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+462% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $72.1M | 26% |
| Azerbaijan | $69.4M | 25% |
| Bulgaria | $51.2M | 18% |
| Netherlands | $22.7M | 8% |
| Spain | $19.6M | 6.9% |
| Germany | $18.9M | 6.7% |
| Israel | $15.6M | 5.5% |
| Romania | $6.2M | 2.2% |
| Denmark | $2.3M | 0.8% |
| India | $1.5M | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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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: Oils and other products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar; similar products in which the weight of the aromatic constituents exceeds that of the non-aromatic constituents.
Common questions
What is the value of coal tar oil exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported coal tar oil worth $1.18 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.37 million tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 120 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries buy coal tar oil from Turkey?
The Netherlands was the largest buyer with 29% of the value ($335.6 million), followed by Spain (25%) and Belgium (10%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 64 buyer countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 544% on the year.
What is the average export price of coal tar oil per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.86 per kg in 2024, 21% above the world average of $0.71 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 exports of coal tar oil from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $115.1 million in 2017 to $1.18 billion in 2024, an increase of 923%. The peak was 2023 at $1.36 billion. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import coal tar oil?
Yes. Turkey imported $282.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Belgium, Azerbaijan and Bulgaria. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $894.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for coal tar oil?
The HS code for coal tar oil is heading 2707. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 2707.50 (83% of the value) and 2707.99 (14%). 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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