Paint thinner exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of paint thinner by Turkey reached $36.0 million in 2024 (16.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is 10% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% a year on average.
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 | $36.0M | 16.8K t |
| 2023 | $39.9M | 19.3K t |
| 2022 | $32.2M | 15.5K t |
| 2021 | $19.2M | 10.9K t |
| 2020 | $14.3M | 9.9K t |
| 2019 | $13.1M | 8.4K t |
| 2018 | $11.5M | 6.3K t |
| 2017 | $10.9M | 6.5K t |
Where Turkey exports paint thinner to
The largest buyer markets were Azerbaijan (11%), Russia (11%), Iraq (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 30%. Among the main buyer markets, Kazakhstan grew fastest (+94% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Azerbaijan | $4.0M | 11% |
| Russia | $3.9M | 11% |
| Iraq | $3.0M | 8.4% |
| Uzbekistan | $1.8M | 5% |
| Georgia | $1.8M | 4.9% |
| Kazakhstan | $1.5M | 4.1% |
| Cyprus | $1.3M | 3.6% |
| Turkmenistan | $1.1M | 3.1% |
| Lithuania | $1.1M | 3.1% |
| Iran | $1.0M | 2.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.15 per kg, close to the world average of $2.40.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Paint thinner imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported paint thinner worth $25.9 million (8.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from Germany (29%), Netherlands (13%), Spain (11%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+78% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $7.6M | 29% |
| Netherlands | $3.5M | 13% |
| Spain | $2.8M | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $2.2M | 8.5% |
| Italy | $2.1M | 7.9% |
| France | $1.9M | 7.4% |
| United States | $1.6M | 6.1% |
| Belgium | $1.3M | 5.2% |
| China | $1.2M | 4.6% |
| Switzerland | $355K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 3814: Organic composite solvents and thinners, not elsewhere specified or included; prepared paint or varnish removers.
Common questions
What is the value of paint thinner exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported paint thinner worth $36.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 155 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries buy paint thinner from Turkey?
Azerbaijan was the largest buyer with 11% of the value ($4.0 million), followed by Russia (11%) and Iraq (8%). The top three together account for 30%, out of 156 buyer countries in total. Kazakhstan grew fastest among the top ten, up 94% on the year.
What is the average export price of paint thinner per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.15 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $2.40 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of paint thinner from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $10.9 million in 2017 to $36.0 million in 2024, an increase of 232%. The peak was 2023 at $39.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import paint thinner?
Yes. Turkey imported $25.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, the Netherlands and Spain. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $10.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for paint thinner?
The HS code for paint thinner is heading 3814. In Turkey all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 3814.00. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3814 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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