Para-xylene imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $35.5 million of para-xylene in 2024 (41.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 9% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $125.6 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 | $35.5M | 41.8K t |
| 2023 | $32.7M | 33.1K t |
| 2022 | $125.6M | 114.0K t |
| 2021 | $62.9M | 64.9K t |
| 2020 | $85.3M | 146.1K t |
| 2019 | $119.7M | 130.1K t |
| 2018 | $120.0M | 117.6K t |
| 2017 | $119.0M | 136.1K t |
Where Turkey imports para-xylene from
One supplier dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 100% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $35.5M | 100% |
| Germany | $5K | 0% |
| China | $3K | 0% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.85 per kg, close to the world average of $0.97.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Para-xylene exports from Turkey
Exports of para-xylene by Turkey reached $31.3 million in 2024 (31.3 thousand tonnes). United States alone took 80% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $25.1M | 80% |
| Brazil | $6.3M | 20% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey para-xylene imports (HS 2902.43): 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 2902.43: Cyclic hydrocarbons: p-xylene.
Common questions
What is the value of para-xylene imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported para-xylene worth $35.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 41.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 93 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply para-xylene to Turkey?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($35.5 million), followed by Germany (0%) and China (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of para-xylene per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.85 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $0.97 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of para-xylene to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $119.0 million in 2017 to $35.5 million in 2024, a fall of 70%. The peak was 2022 at $125.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $87.6 million a year.
Does Turkey also export para-xylene?
Yes. Turkey exported $31.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States and Brazil. That compares with imports of $35.5 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for para-xylene?
The HS code for para-xylene is subheading 2902.43. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2902 page.
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