Glycol ethers (other alkyl) imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $4.5 million of glycol ethers (other alkyl) in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 5% more than in 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 | $4.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $4.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $3.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $3.4M | 2.1K t |
Where Turkey imports glycol ethers (other alkyl) from
Most of the value came from France (38%), United States (24%), China (13%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+56% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $1.7M | 38% |
| United States | $1.1M | 24% |
| China | $587K | 13% |
| Belgium | $418K | 9.3% |
| India | $252K | 5.6% |
| Germany | $154K | 3.4% |
| South Korea | $145K | 3.2% |
| Spain | $85K | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $35K | 0.8% |
| Japan | $16K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.39 per kg, 74% above the world average of $1.95. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 2909.44: Ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: monoalkylethers of ethylene glycol or of diethylene glycol n.e.c. in heading no. 2909.
Common questions
What is the value of glycol ethers (other alkyl) imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported glycol ethers (other alkyl) worth $4.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 149 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply glycol ethers (other alkyl) to Turkey?
France was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by the United States (24%) and China (13%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 93% on the year.
What is the average import price of glycol ethers (other alkyl) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.39 per kg in 2024, 74% above the world average of $1.95 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of glycol ethers (other alkyl) to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.4 million in 2017 to $4.5 million in 2024, an increase of 31%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for glycol ethers (other alkyl)?
The HS code for glycol ethers (other alkyl) is subheading 2909.44. 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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