Propane imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of propane by Turkey reached $167.8 million in 2024 (234.4 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $420.2 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 | $167.8M | 234.4K t |
| 2023 | $164.3M | 226.9K t |
| 2022 | $278.7M | 190.6K t |
| 2021 | $418.7M | 416.6K t |
| 2020 | $138.9M | 150.7K t |
| 2019 | $176.7M | 188.7K t |
| 2018 | $182.8M | 181.9K t |
| 2017 | $420.2M | 404.1K t |
Where Turkey imports propane from
The largest suppliers were Algeria (46%), United States (22%), Kazakhstan (22%). Among the main suppliers, Russia grew fastest (+104% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | $77.1M | 46% |
| United States | $37.4M | 22% |
| Kazakhstan | $37.0M | 22% |
| Russia | $12.1M | 7.2% |
| Italy | $2.0M | 1.2% |
| Libya | $1.3M | 0.8% |
| Angola | $695K | 0.4% |
| China | $113K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $4K | 0% |
| Poland | $3K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.72 per kg, 22% above the world average of $0.59. 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.
Propane exports from Turkey
Exports of propane by Turkey reached $48.7 million in 2024 (79.2 thousand tonnes). Romania alone took 51% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Romania | $24.9M | 51% |
| Bulgaria | $22.4M | 46% |
| Liberia | $853K | 1.8% |
| Panama | $317K | 0.7% |
| Uzbekistan | $125K | 0.3% |
| Denmark | $80K | 0.2% |
| France | $50K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $18K | 0% |
| Moldova | $17K | 0% |
| Greece | $5K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey propane imports (HS 2711.12): 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 2711.12: Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, propane.
Common questions
What is the value of propane imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported propane worth $167.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 234.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 188 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply propane to Turkey?
Algeria was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($77.1 million), followed by the United States (22%) and Kazakhstan (22%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 109% on the year.
What is the average import price of propane per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.72 per kg in 2024, 22% above the world average of $0.59 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of propane to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $420.2 million in 2017 to $167.8 million in 2024, a fall of 60%. The peak was 2017 at $420.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $243.5 million a year.
Does Turkey also export propane?
Yes. Turkey exported $48.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Romania, Bulgaria and Liberia. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $119.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for propane?
The HS code for propane is subheading 2711.12. It sits in HS chapter 27 (mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2711 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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