Ethyl alcohol imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $57.6 million of ethyl alcohol in 2024 (66.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 39% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $222.9 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 | $57.6M | 66.7K t |
| 2023 | $94.6M | 90.6K t |
| 2022 | $121.8M | 103.7K t |
| 2021 | $142.2M | 144.8K t |
| 2020 | $222.9M | 228.1K t |
| 2019 | $63.4M | 87.1K t |
| 2018 | $67.3M | 89.7K t |
| 2017 | $67.9M | 87.1K t |
Where Turkey imports ethyl alcohol from
The largest suppliers were Russia (23%), Bulgaria (16%), South Africa (12%). Among the main suppliers, Bulgaria grew fastest (+127% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $13.2M | 23% |
| Bulgaria | $9.4M | 16% |
| South Africa | $6.6M | 12% |
| Pakistan | $5.1M | 8.8% |
| United States | $4.9M | 8.5% |
| France | $4.9M | 8.5% |
| United Kingdom | $4.6M | 7.9% |
| Canada | $1.9M | 3.2% |
| Sweden | $1.6M | 2.8% |
| Germany | $1.5M | 2.6% |
Product types under HS 2207
| 2207.20 | Ethyl alcohol and other spirits: denatured, of any strength | 62% |
| 2207.10 | Undenatured ethyl alcohol: of an alcoholic strength by volume of 80% vol. or higher | 38% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2207.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.86 per kg, close to the world average of $0.97.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Ethyl alcohol exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported ethyl alcohol worth $12.8 million (9.0 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Italy (46%), United Kingdom (19%), Spain (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Greece grew fastest (+78% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $5.9M | 46% |
| United Kingdom | $2.4M | 19% |
| Spain | $1.1M | 8.5% |
| Greece | $1.0M | 7.9% |
| Iraq | $650K | 5.1% |
| Lebanon | $202K | 1.6% |
| Georgia | $200K | 1.6% |
| Cyprus | $180K | 1.4% |
| United States | $158K | 1.2% |
| Libya | $128K | 1% |
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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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 2207: Ethyl alcohol, undenatured; of an alcoholic strength by volume of 80% vol. or higher; ethyl alcohol and other spirits, denatured, of any strength.
Common questions
What is the value of ethyl alcohol imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported ethyl alcohol worth $57.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 66.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply ethyl alcohol to Turkey?
Russia was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($13.2 million), followed by Bulgaria (16%) and South Africa (12%). The top three together account for 51%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Bulgaria grew fastest among the top ten, up 127% on the year.
What is the average import price of ethyl alcohol per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.86 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $0.97 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 ethyl alcohol to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $67.9 million in 2017 to $57.6 million in 2024, a fall of 15%. The peak was 2020 at $222.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export ethyl alcohol?
Yes. Turkey exported $12.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, the United Kingdom and Spain. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $44.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for ethyl alcohol?
The HS code for ethyl alcohol is heading 2207. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 2207.20 (62% of the value) and 2207.10 (38%). 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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