Polyhydric alcohols (other) imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of polyhydric alcohols (other) by Turkey reached $25.6 million in 2024 (8.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 156 countries. That is 29% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $25.6M | 8.0K t |
| 2023 | $19.8M | 5.8K t |
| 2022 | $23.1M | 6.4K t |
| 2021 | $16.9M | 5.6K t |
| 2020 | $19.1M | 5.1K t |
| 2019 | $24.9M | 6.2K t |
| 2018 | $25.6M | 6.9K t |
| 2017 | $21.1M | 7.0K t |
Where Turkey imports polyhydric alcohols (other) from
China alone supplied 80% of it. Among the main suppliers, Finland grew fastest (+50% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $20.6M | 80% |
| Finland | $2.3M | 9.1% |
| Russia | $926K | 3.6% |
| France | $917K | 3.6% |
| Germany | $407K | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $341K | 1.3% |
| Taiwan | $31K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $19K | 0.1% |
| Sweden | $13K | 0.1% |
| India | $8K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.21 per kg, 22% above the world average of $2.64. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polyhydric alcohols (other) exports from Turkey
Exports of polyhydric alcohols (other) by Turkey reached $668 thousand in 2024 (270 tonnes). Russia alone took 72% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Iran grew fastest (+460% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $483K | 72% |
| Slovakia | $57K | 8.6% |
| Iran | $54K | 8% |
| Switzerland | $38K | 5.7% |
| Serbia | $21K | 3.1% |
| Algeria | $5K | 0.8% |
| United States | $3K | 0.5% |
| Egypt | $2K | 0.3% |
| Uzbekistan | $2K | 0.3% |
| Belarus | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey polyhydric alcohols (other) imports (HS 2905.49): 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 2905.49: Alcohols: polyhydric, n.e.c. in item no. 2905.4.
Common questions
What is the value of polyhydric alcohols (other) imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported polyhydric alcohols (other) worth $25.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 156 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was up 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyhydric alcohols (other) to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($20.6 million), followed by Finland (9%) and Russia (4%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Russia grew fastest among the top ten, up 160% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyhydric alcohols (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.21 per kg in 2024, 22% above the world average of $2.64 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of polyhydric alcohols (other) to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $21.1 million in 2017 to $25.6 million in 2024, an increase of 21%. The peak was 2018 at $25.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $22.0 million a year.
Does Turkey also export polyhydric alcohols (other)?
Yes. Turkey exported $668 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Russia, Slovakia and Iran. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $24.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyhydric alcohols (other)?
The HS code for polyhydric alcohols (other) is subheading 2905.49. 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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