Coal tar pitch imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported coal tar pitch worth $4.8 million (5.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 59% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $11.7 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 | $4.8M | 5.7K t |
| 2023 | $11.7M | 11.3K t |
| 2022 | $9.1M | 6.5K t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 6.6K t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 8.4K t |
| 2019 | $8.2M | 13.3K t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 3.4K t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 1.2K t |
Where Turkey imports coal tar pitch from
The largest suppliers were India (44%), Germany (31%), Ukraine (20%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.1M | 44% |
| Germany | $1.5M | 31% |
| Ukraine | $966K | 20% |
| Poland | $180K | 3.7% |
| China | $42K | 0.9% |
| Estonia | $4K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 2708
| 2708.10 | Pitch: obtained from coal tar or from other mineral tars | 100% |
| 2708.20 | Pitch coke: obtained from coal tar or from other mineral tars | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2708.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.85 per kg, close to the world average of $0.86.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Coal tar pitch exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $327 thousand of coal tar pitch in 2024 (560 tonnes). India alone took 96% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $314K | 96% |
| Kazakhstan | $4K | 1.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3K | 0.9% |
| United States | $2K | 0.7% |
| Spain | $1K | 0.3% |
| Colombia | $1K | 0.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1K | 0.2% |
| Somalia | $0K | 0.1% |
| Slovakia | $0K | 0% |
| Portugal | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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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 2708: Pitch and pitch coke; obtained from coal tar or from other mineral tars.
Common questions
What is the value of coal tar pitch imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported coal tar pitch worth $4.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 113 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 59% on 2023.
Which countries supply coal tar pitch to Turkey?
India was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Germany (31%) and Ukraine (20%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 28% on the year.
What is the average import price of coal tar pitch per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.85 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.86 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 coal tar pitch to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $4.8 million in 2024, an increase of 321%. The peak was 2023 at $11.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export coal tar pitch?
Yes. Turkey exported $327 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, Kazakhstan and Saudi Arabia. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $4.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for coal tar pitch?
The HS code for coal tar pitch is heading 2708. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 2708.10 (100% of the value) and 2708.20 (0%). 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 2708 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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