Xylenes imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of xylenes by Turkey reached $55.2 million in 2024 (54.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 158 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 31% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $80.2 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 | $55.2M | 54.5K t |
| 2023 | $80.2M | 74.7K t |
| 2022 | $66.3M | 57.6K t |
| 2021 | $46.0M | 59.5K t |
| 2020 | $28.8M | 55.6K t |
| 2019 | $36.0M | 46.6K t |
| 2018 | $35.5M | 44.0K t |
| 2017 | $31.2M | 45.8K t |
Where Turkey imports xylenes from
The largest suppliers were Germany (28%), Netherlands (26%), Israel (23%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+201% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $15.4M | 28% |
| Netherlands | $14.1M | 26% |
| Israel | $12.6M | 23% |
| Spain | $10.7M | 19% |
| Belgium | $2.3M | 4.2% |
| Poland | $17K | 0% |
| Italy | $8K | 0% |
| United States | $8K | 0% |
| Austria | $7K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $7K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.01 per kg, close to the world average of $0.87.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Xylenes exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported xylenes worth $4.2 million (3.7 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Greece (48%), Egypt (41%), Syria (4%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Greece | $2.0M | 48% |
| Egypt | $1.7M | 41% |
| Syria | $159K | 3.8% |
| Azerbaijan | $95K | 2.3% |
| Turkmenistan | $51K | 1.2% |
| Belarus | $49K | 1.2% |
| Romania | $26K | 0.6% |
| Uzbekistan | $21K | 0.5% |
| Libya | $20K | 0.5% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $18K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey xylenes imports (HS 2707.30): 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 2707.30: Oils and products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar: xylol (xylenes).
Common questions
What is the value of xylenes imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported xylenes worth $55.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 54.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 158 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply xylenes to Turkey?
Germany was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($15.4 million), followed by the Netherlands (26%) and Israel (23%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 201% on the year.
What is the average import price of xylenes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.01 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $0.87 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of xylenes to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $31.2 million in 2017 to $55.2 million in 2024, an increase of 77%. The peak was 2023 at $80.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $47.4 million a year.
Does Turkey also export xylenes?
Yes. Turkey exported $4.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Greece, Egypt and Syria. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $51.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for xylenes?
The HS code for xylenes is subheading 2707.30. 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 2707 page.
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