Pure toluene imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported pure toluene worth $56.5 million (54.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 40% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $94.4 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 | $56.5M | 54.1K t |
| 2023 | $94.4M | 86.2K t |
| 2022 | $82.6M | 71.4K t |
| 2021 | $68.9M | 88.9K t |
| 2020 | $40.0M | 77.9K t |
| 2019 | $54.1M | 71.3K t |
| 2018 | $52.0M | 66.3K t |
| 2017 | $50.9M | 74.8K t |
Where Turkey imports pure toluene from
Spain alone supplied 56% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $31.4M | 56% |
| Israel | $13.2M | 23% |
| Germany | $7.7M | 14% |
| Belgium | $3.2M | 5.7% |
| Italy | $983K | 1.7% |
| France | $6K | 0% |
| Poland | $4K | 0% |
| India | $4K | 0% |
| Austria | $3K | 0% |
| United States | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.04 per kg, close to the world average of $0.95.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pure toluene exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported pure toluene worth $2.2 million (1.6 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Greece (49%), Egypt (30%), Azerbaijan (14%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Greece | $1.1M | 49% |
| Egypt | $655K | 30% |
| Azerbaijan | $310K | 14% |
| Bulgaria | $131K | 6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1K | 0.1% |
| Cyprus | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey pure toluene imports (HS 2902.30): 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 2902.30: Cyclic hydrocarbons: toluene.
Common questions
What is the value of pure toluene imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported pure toluene worth $56.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 54.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 160 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 40% on 2023.
Which countries supply pure toluene to Turkey?
Spain was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($31.4 million), followed by Israel (23%) and Germany (14%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 416% on the year.
What is the average import price of pure toluene per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.04 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $0.95 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of pure toluene to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $50.9 million in 2017 to $56.5 million in 2024, an increase of 11%. The peak was 2023 at $94.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $62.4 million a year.
Does Turkey also export pure toluene?
Yes. Turkey exported $2.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Greece, Egypt and Azerbaijan. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $54.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for pure toluene?
The HS code for pure toluene is subheading 2902.30. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2902 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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