Higher fatty alcohols imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported higher fatty alcohols worth $3.7 million (2.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 7% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% 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 | $3.7M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 501 t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 417 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 533 t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 526 t |
| 2018 | $760K | 283 t |
| 2017 | $1.0M | 516 t |
Where Turkey imports higher fatty alcohols from
Saudi Arabia alone supplied 60% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $2.2M | 60% |
| China | $461K | 13% |
| Germany | $257K | 7% |
| Malaysia | $221K | 6.1% |
| Indonesia | $202K | 5.5% |
| India | $93K | 2.5% |
| Philippines | $81K | 2.2% |
| France | $39K | 1.1% |
| United States | $33K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $29K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.73 per kg, close to the world average of $1.84.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Higher fatty alcohols exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $1.6 million of higher fatty alcohols in 2024 (726 tonnes). Czech Republic alone took 92% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Czech Republic | $1.5M | 92% |
| Iran | $41K | 2.5% |
| Germany | $41K | 2.5% |
| Morocco | $31K | 1.9% |
| Algeria | $6K | 0.4% |
| Egypt | $3K | 0.2% |
| Georgia | $2K | 0.2% |
| Greece | $2K | 0.1% |
| Azerbaijan | $2K | 0.1% |
| Uzbekistan | $2K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey higher fatty alcohols imports (HS 2905.17): 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 2905.17: Alcohols: saturated monohydric, dodecan-1-ol (lauryl alcohol), hexadecan-1-ol (cetyl alcohol) and octadecan-1-ol (stearyl alcohol).
Common questions
What is the value of higher fatty alcohols imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported higher fatty alcohols worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 147 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply higher fatty alcohols to Turkey?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by China (13%) and Germany (7%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 20 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of higher fatty alcohols per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.73 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $1.84 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of higher fatty alcohols to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.0 million in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, an increase of 254%. The peak was 2023 at $3.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
Does Turkey also export higher fatty alcohols?
Yes. Turkey exported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Czech Republic, Iran and Germany. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for higher fatty alcohols?
The HS code for higher fatty alcohols is subheading 2905.17. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2905 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Turkey. Tell us your product to see it live.
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