Tetrachloroethylene imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported tetrachloroethylene worth $6.3 million (5.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 167 countries. That is 27% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $15.0 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 | $6.3M | 5.7K t |
| 2023 | $8.7M | 6.6K t |
| 2022 | $15.0M | 8.3K t |
| 2021 | $8.1M | 7.7K t |
| 2020 | $4.9M | 7.2K t |
| 2019 | $4.5M | 6.9K t |
| 2018 | $3.9M | 5.7K t |
| 2017 | $3.6M | 5.8K t |
Where Turkey imports tetrachloroethylene from
One supplier dominates: Germany accounted for 51% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $3.2M | 51% |
| China | $1.2M | 20% |
| France | $700K | 11% |
| United States | $500K | 7.9% |
| Czech Republic | $362K | 5.7% |
| Belgium | $151K | 2.4% |
| Italy | $77K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $40K | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $30K | 0.5% |
| Hungary | $18K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.11 per kg, 22% above the world average of $0.91. 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.
Tetrachloroethylene exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $1.5 million of tetrachloroethylene in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Russia (42%), Iran (19%), Ukraine (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Ukraine grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $629K | 42% |
| Iran | $291K | 20% |
| Ukraine | $116K | 7.8% |
| Uzbekistan | $96K | 6.4% |
| Syria | $93K | 6.2% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $62K | 4.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $46K | 3.1% |
| Georgia | $31K | 2.1% |
| Romania | $29K | 1.9% |
| Turkmenistan | $23K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey tetrachloroethylene imports (HS 2903.23): 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 2903.23: Unsaturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons: tetrachloroethylene (perchloroethylene).
Common questions
What is the value of tetrachloroethylene imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported tetrachloroethylene worth $6.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 167 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply tetrachloroethylene to Turkey?
Germany was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by China (19%) and France (11%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 996% on the year.
What is the average import price of tetrachloroethylene per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.11 per kg in 2024, 22% above the world average of $0.91 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of tetrachloroethylene to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.6 million in 2017 to $6.3 million in 2024, an increase of 75%. The peak was 2022 at $15.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.9 million a year.
Does Turkey also export tetrachloroethylene?
Yes. Turkey exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Russia, Iran and Ukraine. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $4.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for tetrachloroethylene?
The HS code for tetrachloroethylene is subheading 2903.23. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2903 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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