Lighter fuel exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported lighter fuel worth $10.3 million (2.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 87 countries for exports of this product. That is 9% less 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 .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10.3M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $11.3M | 2.8K t |
| 2022 | $12.5M | 3.7K t |
| 2021 | $9.4M | 2.9K t |
| 2020 | $7.4M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $5.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $5.9M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $6.4M | 1.8K t |
Where Turkey exports lighter fuel to
The largest buyer markets were United Kingdom (22%), France (14%), Ukraine (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+453% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $2.3M | 22% |
| France | $1.5M | 14% |
| Ukraine | $1.2M | 12% |
| United States | $1.2M | 11% |
| Spain | $925K | 9% |
| Germany | $445K | 4.3% |
| Denmark | $306K | 3% |
| Israel | $243K | 2.4% |
| Morocco | $216K | 2.1% |
| Romania | $180K | 1.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.62 per kg, close to the world average of $3.51.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Lighter fuel imports to Turkey
Imports of lighter fuel by Turkey reached $2.3 million in 2024 (202 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Most of the value came from China (42%), Germany (29%), United States (13%). Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+518% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $954K | 42% |
| Germany | $661K | 29% |
| United States | $289K | 13% |
| Poland | $151K | 6.7% |
| France | $91K | 4% |
| Iran | $34K | 1.5% |
| Belgium | $26K | 1.2% |
| Netherlands | $19K | 0.8% |
| India | $17K | 0.8% |
| Denmark | $7K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey lighter fuel exports (HS 3606.10): 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 3606.10: Fuels: liquid or liquefied-gas, in containers, of a kind used for filling or refilling cigarette or similar lighters, (of a capacity not exceeding 300cm3).
Common questions
What is the value of lighter fuel exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported lighter fuel worth $10.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 87 countries worldwide, with 11% of world exports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries buy lighter fuel from Turkey?
The United Kingdom was the largest buyer with 22% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by France (14%) and Ukraine (12%). The top three together account for 49%, out of 64 buyer countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 453% on the year.
What is the average export price of lighter fuel per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.62 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.51 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of lighter fuel from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $6.4 million in 2017 to $10.3 million in 2024, an increase of 61%. The peak was 2022 at $12.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.6 million a year.
Does Turkey also import lighter fuel?
Yes. Turkey imported $2.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Germany and the United States. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $8.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for lighter fuel?
The HS code for lighter fuel is subheading 3606.10. It sits in HS chapter 36 (explosives; pyrotechnic products; matches; pyrophoric alloys; certain combustible preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3606 page.
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