Denatured alcohol imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $35.9 million of denatured alcohol in 2024 (47.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 28% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $132.9 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 | $35.9M | 47.4K t |
| 2023 | $50.1M | 54.3K t |
| 2022 | $73.6M | 70.6K t |
| 2021 | $78.4M | 81.0K t |
| 2020 | $132.9M | 119.7K t |
| 2019 | $34.7M | 50.1K t |
| 2018 | $41.5M | 56.7K t |
| 2017 | $42.3M | 56.7K t |
Where Turkey imports denatured alcohol from
Most of the value came from Russia (37%), Bulgaria (21%), South Africa (18%). Among the main suppliers, Bulgaria grew fastest (+253% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $13.2M | 37% |
| Bulgaria | $7.5M | 21% |
| South Africa | $6.6M | 19% |
| United States | $4.6M | 13% |
| Pakistan | $2.4M | 6.8% |
| Iran | $831K | 2.3% |
| Moldova | $685K | 1.9% |
| Sweden | $18K | 0.1% |
| Denmark | $5K | 0% |
| Italy | $4K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.76 per kg, 25% below the world average of $1.02, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Denatured alcohol exports from Turkey
Exports of denatured alcohol by Turkey reached $1.5 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United Kingdom (46%), Lebanon (10%), United States (10%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $708K | 46% |
| Lebanon | $162K | 11% |
| United States | $158K | 10% |
| Iraq | $123K | 8% |
| Libya | $121K | 7.8% |
| Syria | $80K | 5.1% |
| Croatia | $75K | 4.9% |
| Israel | $50K | 3.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $27K | 1.8% |
| Djibouti | $10K | 0.6% |
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The shipment records behind Turkey denatured alcohol imports (HS 2207.20): 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 2207.20: Ethyl alcohol and other spirits: denatured, of any strength.
Common questions
What is the value of denatured alcohol imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported denatured alcohol worth $35.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 47.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 192 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply denatured alcohol to Turkey?
Russia was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($13.2 million), followed by Bulgaria (21%) and South Africa (18%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Bulgaria grew fastest among the top ten, up 253% on the year.
What is the average import price of denatured alcohol per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.76 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $1.02 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of denatured alcohol to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $42.3 million in 2017 to $35.9 million in 2024, a fall of 15%. The peak was 2020 at $132.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $61.2 million a year.
Does Turkey also export denatured alcohol?
Yes. Turkey exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, Lebanon and the United States. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $34.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for denatured alcohol?
The HS code for denatured alcohol is subheading 2207.20. It sits in HS chapter 22 (beverages, spirits and vinegar). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2207 page.
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