Vinyl acetate imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported vinyl acetate worth $102.7 million (110.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 111 countries. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $163.2 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 | $102.7M | 110.6K t |
| 2023 | $100.7M | 104.5K t |
| 2022 | $163.2M | 94.2K t |
| 2021 | $151.9M | 103.7K t |
| 2020 | $69.1M | 104.4K t |
| 2019 | $71.0M | 80.2K t |
| 2018 | $113.6M | 102.0K t |
| 2017 | $78.0M | 86.7K t |
Where Turkey imports vinyl acetate from
The largest suppliers were United States (37%), Saudi Arabia (26%), Belgium (25%). Among the main suppliers, Iran grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $37.7M | 37% |
| Saudi Arabia | $27.0M | 26% |
| Belgium | $25.8M | 25% |
| China | $4.6M | 4.5% |
| Iran | $4.2M | 4.1% |
| Taiwan | $2.8M | 2.8% |
| Russia | $492K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $2K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.93 per kg, close to the world average of $0.96.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Vinyl acetate exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $6.8 million of vinyl acetate in 2024 (6.9 thousand tonnes). Greece alone took 50% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Russia grew fastest (+408% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Greece | $3.4M | 50% |
| Morocco | $753K | 11% |
| Kazakhstan | $717K | 11% |
| Egypt | $696K | 10% |
| Libya | $275K | 4% |
| Russia | $183K | 2.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $166K | 2.4% |
| Israel | $99K | 1.5% |
| Ukraine | $91K | 1.3% |
| Romania | $75K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey vinyl acetate imports (HS 2915.32): 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 2915.32: Acids: saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids: vinyl acetate.
Common questions
What is the value of vinyl acetate imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported vinyl acetate worth $102.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 110.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 111 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply vinyl acetate to Turkey?
The United States was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($37.7 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (26%) and Belgium (25%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 566% on the year.
What is the average import price of vinyl acetate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.93 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.96 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of vinyl acetate to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $78.0 million in 2017 to $102.7 million in 2024, an increase of 32%. The peak was 2022 at $163.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $106.3 million a year.
Does Turkey also export vinyl acetate?
Yes. Turkey exported $6.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Greece, Morocco and Kazakhstan. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $95.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for vinyl acetate?
The HS code for vinyl acetate is subheading 2915.32. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2915 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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