Diethylene glycol imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of diethylene glycol by Turkey reached $57.1 million in 2024 (77.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 143 countries. Value fell 9% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average.
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 | $57.1M | 77.2K t |
| 2023 | $62.8M | 79.2K t |
| 2022 | $48.4M | 63.9K t |
| 2021 | $65.5M | 75.1K t |
| 2020 | $26.6M | 54.2K t |
| 2019 | $26.8M | 44.5K t |
| 2018 | $28.0M | 32.4K t |
| 2017 | $32.3M | 36.9K t |
Where Turkey imports diethylene glycol from
Most of the value came from Iran (34%), United States (32%), Saudi Arabia (27%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+86% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | $19.2M | 34% |
| United States | $18.5M | 32% |
| Saudi Arabia | $15.3M | 27% |
| Russia | $1.9M | 3.3% |
| Taiwan | $1.1M | 2% |
| Netherlands | $297K | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $289K | 0.5% |
| China | $209K | 0.4% |
| Azerbaijan | $179K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $39K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.74 per kg, close to the world average of $0.75.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Diethylene glycol exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported diethylene glycol worth $4.6 million (4.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Italy (18%), Belgium (13%), Ukraine (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 41%. Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $844K | 19% |
| Belgium | $614K | 14% |
| Ukraine | $416K | 9.1% |
| Egypt | $369K | 8.1% |
| Brazil | $349K | 7.7% |
| Greece | $323K | 7.1% |
| Hungary | $286K | 6.3% |
| Romania | $182K | 4% |
| United Kingdom | $159K | 3.5% |
| Russia | $136K | 3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey diethylene glycol imports (HS 2909.41): 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 2909.41: Ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: 2,2-oxydiethanol (diethylene glycol, digol).
Common questions
What is the value of diethylene glycol imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported diethylene glycol worth $57.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 77.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 143 countries worldwide, with 7% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply diethylene glycol to Turkey?
Iran was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($19.2 million), followed by the United States (32%) and Saudi Arabia (27%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 373% on the year.
What is the average import price of diethylene glycol per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.74 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.75 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of diethylene glycol to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $32.3 million in 2017 to $57.1 million in 2024, an increase of 77%. The peak was 2021 at $65.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $43.4 million a year.
Does Turkey also export diethylene glycol?
Yes. Turkey exported $4.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, Belgium and Ukraine. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $52.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for diethylene glycol?
The HS code for diethylene glycol is subheading 2909.41. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2909 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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