Naphthalene imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported naphthalene worth $4.9 million (5.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 42% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $12.6 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 | $4.9M | 5.6K t |
| 2023 | $8.5M | 8.6K t |
| 2022 | $10.9M | 9.4K t |
| 2021 | $6.7M | 11.7K t |
| 2020 | $6.0M | 14.3K t |
| 2019 | $6.2M | 10.0K t |
| 2018 | $12.6M | 17.5K t |
| 2017 | $11.7M | 18.7K t |
Where Turkey imports naphthalene from
Most of the value came from Denmark (47%), Russia (19%), Spain (14%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+85% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Denmark | $2.3M | 47% |
| Russia | $929K | 19% |
| Spain | $683K | 14% |
| Netherlands | $392K | 8% |
| Ukraine | $217K | 4.4% |
| India | $205K | 4.2% |
| Germany | $120K | 2.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $28K | 0.6% |
| United States | $9K | 0.2% |
| China | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.87 per kg, close to the world average of $1.04.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Turkey naphthalene imports (HS 2707.40): 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 2707.40: Oils and products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar: naphthalene.
Common questions
What is the value of naphthalene imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported naphthalene worth $4.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 99 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply naphthalene to Turkey?
Denmark was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Russia (19%) and Spain (14%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 85% on the year.
What is the average import price of naphthalene per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.87 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $1.04 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of naphthalene to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.7 million in 2017 to $4.9 million in 2024, a fall of 58%. The peak was 2018 at $12.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for naphthalene?
The HS code for naphthalene is subheading 2707.40. It sits in HS chapter 27 (mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2707 page.
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