Ether imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported ether worth $461.0 million (439.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. That is 4% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $461.0M | 439.1K t |
| 2023 | $445.3M | 378.4K t |
| 2022 | $448.7M | 306.8K t |
| 2021 | $288.2M | 254.2K t |
| 2020 | $168.3M | 235.6K t |
| 2019 | $188.6M | 209.1K t |
| 2018 | $192.9M | 176.0K t |
| 2017 | $167.1M | 187.6K t |
Where Turkey imports ether from
Netherlands alone supplied 52% of it. Among the main suppliers, Iran grew fastest (+54% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $239.9M | 52% |
| United States | $44.0M | 9.6% |
| France | $38.5M | 8.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $26.3M | 5.7% |
| China | $26.1M | 5.7% |
| Iran | $19.4M | 4.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $17.8M | 3.9% |
| Germany | $15.7M | 3.4% |
| South Korea | $7.3M | 1.6% |
| Russia | $5.1M | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 2909
| 2909.19 | Ethers: acyclic, and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, other than diethyl ether | 62% |
| 2909.41 | Ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: 2,2-oxydiethanol (diethylene glycol, digol) | 12% |
| 2909.49 | Ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: n.e.c. in item no. 2909.4 | 11% |
| 2909.43 | Ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: monobutyl ethers of ethylene glycol or of diethylene glycol | 6.4% |
| 2909.30 | Ethers: aromatic, and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives | 3.2% |
| 2909.60 | Alcohol peroxides, ether peroxides, ketone peroxides and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives | 2.5% |
| 2909.44 | Ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: monoalkylethers of ethylene glycol or of diethylene glycol… | 1% |
| 2909.50 | Ether-phenols, ether-alcohol-phenols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2909.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.05 per kg, close to the world average of $1.21.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Ether exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported ether worth $52.9 million (25.6 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Russia (21%), Romania (8%), Italy (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 36%. Among the main buyer markets, Israel grew fastest (+513% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $11.0M | 21% |
| Romania | $4.3M | 8.1% |
| Italy | $3.6M | 6.7% |
| Israel | $3.4M | 6.5% |
| Spain | $2.4M | 4.5% |
| Germany | $2.2M | 4.2% |
| Greece | $2.1M | 4% |
| Egypt | $2.0M | 3.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.9M | 3.5% |
| Iran | $1.8M | 3.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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: Ethers, ether-alcohols, ether-phenols, ether-alcohol-phenols, alcohol peroxides, ether peroxides, acetal and hemiacetal peroxides, ketone peroxides (chemically defined or not), and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives.
Common questions
What is the value of ether imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported ether worth $461.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 439.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 201 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply ether to Turkey?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($239.9 million), followed by the United States (10%) and France (8%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. Iran grew fastest among the top ten, up 54% on the year.
What is the average import price of ether per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.05 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $1.21 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 ether to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $167.1 million in 2017 to $461.0 million in 2024, an increase of 176%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export ether?
Yes. Turkey exported $52.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Russia, Romania and Italy. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $408.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for ether?
The HS code for ether is heading 2909. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 2909.19 (62% of the value) and 2909.41 (12%). It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2909 page.
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