Ethylene glycol imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of ethylene glycol by Turkey reached $544.6 million in 2024 (1.09 million tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 179 countries. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $544.6M | 1.09M t |
| 2023 | $559.7M | 1.17M t |
| 2022 | $641.0M | 986.0K t |
| 2021 | $645.4M | 942.7K t |
| 2020 | $312.7M | 634.8K t |
| 2019 | $331.3M | 536.4K t |
| 2018 | $481.8M | 519.0K t |
| 2017 | $404.4M | 478.3K t |
Where Turkey imports ethylene glycol from
One supplier dominates: United States accounted for 82% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $448.0M | 82% |
| Saudi Arabia | $90.3M | 17% |
| Kuwait | $5.1M | 0.9% |
| Iran | $610K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $127K | 0% |
| Norway | $93K | 0% |
| Spain | $88K | 0% |
| Czech Republic | $88K | 0% |
| France | $42K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $38K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.50 per kg, close to the world average of $0.56.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Ethylene glycol exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported ethylene glycol worth $4.0 million (5.4 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Israel (21%), Romania (17%), Bulgaria (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Tanzania grew fastest (+661% on the year before).
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The shipment records behind Turkey ethylene glycol imports (HS 2905.31): 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 2905.31: Alcohols: acyclic, diols: ethylene glycol (ethanediol).
Common questions
What is the value of ethylene glycol imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported ethylene glycol worth $544.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.09 million tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 179 countries worldwide, with 7% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply ethylene glycol to Turkey?
The United States was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($448.0 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (17%) and Kuwait (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 583% on the year.
What is the average import price of ethylene glycol per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.50 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $0.56 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of ethylene glycol to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $404.4 million in 2017 to $544.6 million in 2024, an increase of 35%. The peak was 2021 at $645.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $490.1 million a year.
Does Turkey also export ethylene glycol?
Yes. Turkey exported $4.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Israel, Romania and Bulgaria. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $540.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for ethylene glycol?
The HS code for ethylene glycol is subheading 2905.31. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2905 page.
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