Industrial fatty alcohols imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported industrial fatty alcohols worth $13.3 million (6.1 thousand tonnes). That is 41% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $42.6 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 | $13.3M | 6.1K t |
| 2023 | $22.6M | 11.9K t |
| 2022 | $42.6M | 15.4K t |
| 2021 | $11.0M | 5.3K t |
| 2020 | $7.7M | 5.2K t |
| 2019 | $7.7M | 5.5K t |
| 2018 | $10.8M | 6.1K t |
| 2017 | $15.0M | 7.0K t |
Where Turkey imports industrial fatty alcohols from
Most of the value came from India (27%), Germany (24%), Malaysia (16%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $3.5M | 27% |
| Germany | $3.2M | 24% |
| Malaysia | $2.1M | 16% |
| Indonesia | $1.8M | 14% |
| United States | $681K | 5.1% |
| Netherlands | $402K | 3% |
| United Kingdom | $377K | 2.8% |
| France | $359K | 2.7% |
| Belgium | $274K | 2.1% |
| Italy | $171K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.18 per kg, close to the world average of $1.83.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Industrial fatty alcohols exports from Turkey
Exports of industrial fatty alcohols by Turkey reached $3.0 million in 2024 (818 tonnes). Most of it went to Kazakhstan (46%), Russia (27%), Hong Kong (5%). Among the main buyer markets, Kazakhstan grew fastest (+96% on the year before).
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The shipment records behind Turkey industrial fatty alcohols imports (HS 3823.70): 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 3823.70: Industrial fatty alcohols.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial fatty alcohols imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported industrial fatty alcohols worth $13.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 163 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply industrial fatty alcohols to Turkey?
India was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by Germany (24%) and Malaysia (16%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 272% on the year.
What is the average import price of industrial fatty alcohols per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.18 per kg in 2024, 19% above the world average of $1.83 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of industrial fatty alcohols to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.0 million in 2017 to $13.3 million in 2024, a fall of 12%. The peak was 2022 at $42.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.3 million a year.
Does Turkey also export industrial fatty alcohols?
Yes. Turkey exported $3.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kazakhstan, Russia and Hong Kong. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $10.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial fatty alcohols?
The HS code for industrial fatty alcohols is subheading 3823.70. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3823 page.
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