Dichloromethane imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported dichloromethane worth $21.2 million (42.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 171 countries. Value fell 28% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $31.3 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 | $21.2M | 42.3K t |
| 2023 | $29.6M | 53.2K t |
| 2022 | $27.6M | 32.5K t |
| 2021 | $31.3M | 38.3K t |
| 2020 | $11.6M | 30.0K t |
| 2019 | $19.8M | 38.5K t |
| 2018 | $14.6M | 26.5K t |
| 2017 | $13.9M | 36.2K t |
Where Turkey imports dichloromethane from
The largest suppliers were China (25%), Germany (19%), France (18%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+674% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.4M | 25% |
| Germany | $4.1M | 19% |
| France | $3.7M | 18% |
| Russia | $2.3M | 11% |
| South Korea | $2.0M | 9.4% |
| United States | $1.9M | 8.8% |
| India | $1.0M | 4.8% |
| Belgium | $528K | 2.5% |
| Italy | $199K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $49K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.50 per kg, 22% below the world average of $0.64, 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.
Dichloromethane exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported dichloromethane worth $1.0 million (1.0 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Hungary (18%), Russia (16%), Iran (14%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%. Among the main buyer markets, Russia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey dichloromethane imports (HS 2903.12): 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 2903.12: Saturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons: dichloromethane (methylene chloride).
Common questions
What is the value of dichloromethane imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported dichloromethane worth $21.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 42.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 171 countries worldwide, with 9% of world imports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply dichloromethane to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($5.4 million), followed by Germany (19%) and France (18%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 674% on the year.
What is the average import price of dichloromethane per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.50 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $0.64 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of dichloromethane to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.9 million in 2017 to $21.2 million in 2024, an increase of 52%. The peak was 2021 at $31.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $21.2 million a year.
Does Turkey also export dichloromethane?
Yes. Turkey exported $1.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Hungary, Russia and Iran. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $20.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for dichloromethane?
The HS code for dichloromethane is subheading 2903.12. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2903 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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