Propylene glycol imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported propylene glycol worth $59.6 million (47.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 188 countries for imports of this product. That is 13% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $110.2 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 | $59.6M | 47.9K t |
| 2023 | $52.6M | 44.0K t |
| 2022 | $103.0M | 42.1K t |
| 2021 | $110.2M | 48.0K t |
| 2020 | $41.2M | 37.3K t |
| 2019 | $41.0M | 33.6K t |
| 2018 | $44.8M | 29.2K t |
| 2017 | $39.1M | 31.9K t |
Where Turkey imports propylene glycol from
Most of the value came from China (34%), Saudi Arabia (24%), South Korea (19%). Among the main suppliers, Iran grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $20.2M | 34% |
| Saudi Arabia | $14.5M | 24% |
| South Korea | $11.3M | 19% |
| Germany | $7.9M | 13% |
| Iran | $2.3M | 3.9% |
| Netherlands | $2.0M | 3.4% |
| Singapore | $340K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $249K | 0.4% |
| Poland | $244K | 0.4% |
| South Africa | $220K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.24 per kg, close to the world average of $1.34.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Propylene glycol exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $2.3 million of propylene glycol in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Russia (20%), Iran (16%), Iraq (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey propylene glycol imports (HS 2905.32): 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 2905.32: Alcohols: acyclic, diols: propylene glycol (propane-1, 2-diol).
Common questions
What is the value of propylene glycol imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported propylene glycol worth $59.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 47.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 188 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply propylene glycol to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($20.2 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (24%) and South Korea (19%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 48% on the year.
What is the average import price of propylene glycol per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.24 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $1.34 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of propylene glycol to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $39.1 million in 2017 to $59.6 million in 2024, an increase of 52%. The peak was 2021 at $110.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $61.5 million a year.
Does Turkey also export propylene glycol?
Yes. Turkey exported $2.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Russia, Iran and Iraq. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $57.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for propylene glycol?
The HS code for propylene glycol is subheading 2905.32. 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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