Pentaerythritol exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of pentaerythritol by Turkey reached $15.4 million in 2024 (8.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 49 countries for exports of this product. That is 13% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $31.1 million.
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 | $15.4M | 8.4K t |
| 2023 | $17.6M | 7.9K t |
| 2022 | $28.1M | 11.1K t |
| 2021 | $31.1M | 15.8K t |
| 2020 | $13.8M | 8.9K t |
| 2019 | $18.5M | 10.6K t |
| 2018 | $22.5M | 12.5K t |
| 2017 | $19.7M | 11.7K t |
Where Turkey exports pentaerythritol to
One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+696% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $9.7M | 63% |
| Italy | $1.9M | 12% |
| Poland | $1.4M | 9.1% |
| Germany | $483K | 3.1% |
| Sweden | $351K | 2.3% |
| Greece | $302K | 2% |
| Portugal | $298K | 1.9% |
| Belgium | $298K | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $171K | 1.1% |
| Finland | $151K | 1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.84 per kg, close to the world average of $1.86.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pentaerythritol imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported pentaerythritol worth $3.2 million (2.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from China (28%), Sweden (26%), Russia (25%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $903K | 28% |
| Sweden | $856K | 26% |
| Russia | $805K | 25% |
| Germany | $332K | 10% |
| Iran | $190K | 5.9% |
| United States | $89K | 2.8% |
| Taiwan | $27K | 0.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $26K | 0.8% |
| Austria | $11K | 0.3% |
| Slovakia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey pentaerythritol exports (HS 2905.42): 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 2905.42: Alcohols: polyhydric, pentaerythritol.
Common questions
What is the value of pentaerythritol exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported pentaerythritol worth $15.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 49 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries buy pentaerythritol from Turkey?
The United States was the largest buyer with 63% of the value ($9.7 million), followed by Italy (12%) and Poland (9%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 17 buyer countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 696% on the year.
What is the average export price of pentaerythritol per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.84 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.86 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of pentaerythritol from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $19.7 million in 2017 to $15.4 million in 2024, a fall of 22%. The peak was 2021 at $31.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.8 million a year.
Does Turkey also import pentaerythritol?
Yes. Turkey imported $3.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Sweden and Russia. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $12.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for pentaerythritol?
The HS code for pentaerythritol is subheading 2905.42. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2905 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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