Octanol imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of octanol by Turkey reached $213.2 million in 2024 (162.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 121 countries. That is 11% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $322.4 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 | $213.2M | 162.2K t |
| 2023 | $192.9M | 156.3K t |
| 2022 | $322.4M | 186.8K t |
| 2021 | $295.3M | 175.8K t |
| 2020 | $116.3M | 147.5K t |
| 2019 | $128.5M | 128.7K t |
| 2018 | $119.2M | 100.8K t |
| 2017 | $121.7M | 132.2K t |
Where Turkey imports octanol from
The largest suppliers were Germany (24%), Romania (15%), Saudi Arabia (14%). Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $50.8M | 24% |
| Romania | $32.7M | 15% |
| Saudi Arabia | $29.6M | 14% |
| Poland | $23.1M | 11% |
| France | $21.7M | 10% |
| China | $19.8M | 9.3% |
| United States | $15.1M | 7.1% |
| Sweden | $14.8M | 6.9% |
| South Korea | $2.3M | 1.1% |
| Brazil | $995K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.31 per kg, close to the world average of $1.39.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Octanol exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported octanol worth $3.4 million (1.7 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Egypt accounted for 71% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Azerbaijan grew fastest (+100% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $2.4M | 71% |
| Azerbaijan | $803K | 24% |
| Russia | $146K | 4.3% |
| Turkmenistan | $32K | 1% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $3K | 0.1% |
| Kazakhstan | $1K | 0% |
| Iraq | $1K | 0% |
| Iran | $1K | 0% |
| Indonesia | $0K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey octanol imports (HS 2905.16): 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 2905.16: Alcohols: saturated monohydric, octanol (octyl alcohol) and isomers thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of octanol imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported octanol worth $213.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 162.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 121 countries worldwide, with 13% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply octanol to Turkey?
Germany was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($50.8 million), followed by Romania (15%) and Saudi Arabia (14%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 172% on the year.
What is the average import price of octanol per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.31 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $1.39 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of octanol to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $121.7 million in 2017 to $213.2 million in 2024, an increase of 75%. The peak was 2022 at $322.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $188.7 million a year.
Does Turkey also export octanol?
Yes. Turkey exported $3.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt, Azerbaijan and Russia. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $209.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for octanol?
The HS code for octanol is subheading 2905.16. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2905 page.
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