Phenol imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $71.6 million of phenol in 2024 (60.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 10% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
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 | $71.6M | 60.8K t |
| 2023 | $65.1M | 54.7K t |
| 2022 | $88.5M | 32.5K t |
| 2021 | $82.9M | 53.8K t |
| 2020 | $39.2M | 42.7K t |
| 2019 | $43.5M | 39.9K t |
| 2018 | $55.4M | 34.5K t |
| 2017 | $39.3M | 32.7K t |
Where Turkey imports phenol from
Most of the value came from United States (27%), Spain (22%), Russia (14%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+353% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $19.0M | 27% |
| Spain | $15.5M | 22% |
| Russia | $10.2M | 14% |
| Germany | $8.6M | 12% |
| Finland | $3.7M | 5.2% |
| Brazil | $3.1M | 4.4% |
| China | $2.7M | 3.7% |
| Netherlands | $2.0M | 2.7% |
| India | $1.3M | 1.8% |
| South Korea | $1.1M | 1.5% |
Product types under HS 2907
| 2907.11 | Monophenols: phenol (hydroxybenzene) and its salts | 82% |
| 2907.19 | Monophenols: n.e.c. in item no. 2907.1 | 6.6% |
| 2907.29 | Phenol-alcohols and polyphenols n.e.c. in item number 2907.2 | 4.1% |
| 2907.21 | Polyphenols: resorcinol and its salts | 2.7% |
| 2907.13 | Monophenols: octylphenol, nonylphenol and their isomers, salts thereof | 2.1% |
| 2907.23 | Polyphenols: 4,4'-isopropylidenediphenol (bisphenol A, diphenylolpropane) and its salts | 2.1% |
| 2907.22 | Polyphenols: hydroquinone (quinol) and its salts | 0.7% |
| 2907.12 | Monophenols: cresols and their salts | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2907.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.18 per kg, 32% below the world average of $1.74, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Phenol exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $2.3 million of phenol in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Greece (41%), Serbia (11%), Egypt (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Pakistan grew fastest (+523% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Greece | $959K | 41% |
| Serbia | $255K | 11% |
| Egypt | $190K | 8.2% |
| Russia | $170K | 7.3% |
| United Kingdom | $154K | 6.6% |
| Bulgaria | $113K | 4.9% |
| Iran | $94K | 4.1% |
| Senegal | $73K | 3.2% |
| Brazil | $63K | 2.7% |
| Pakistan | $56K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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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 2907: Phenols; monophenols, polyphenols, and phenol-alcohols.
Common questions
What is the value of phenol imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported phenol worth $71.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 60.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 179 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply phenol to Turkey?
The United States was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($19.0 million), followed by Spain (22%) and Russia (14%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 353% on the year.
What is the average import price of phenol per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.18 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $1.74 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 imports of phenol to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $39.3 million in 2017 to $71.6 million in 2024, an increase of 82%. The peak was 2022 at $88.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export phenol?
Yes. Turkey exported $2.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Greece, Serbia and Egypt. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $69.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for phenol?
The HS code for phenol is heading 2907. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 2907.11 (81% of the value) and 2907.19 (7%). It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2907 page.
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