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Turkey - Octanol (Octyl Alcohol) And Isomers Thereof - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Jun 11, 2024

Turkey's Import of Octyl Alcohol Drops Sharply to $196M in 2023

Turkey Octyl Alcohol Imports

After two years of growth, supplies from abroad of octanol (octyl alcohol) and isomers thereof decreased by -16.3% to 156K tons in 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 61% against the previous year. Imports peaked at 187K tons in 2022, and then dropped notably in the following year.

In value terms, octyl alcohol imports dropped remarkably to $196M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. In general, imports, however, showed perceptible growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 149% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $335M in 2022, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.Turkey Octyl Alcohol Imports By Country (Million USD)

COUNTRYImport Value of Octyl Alcohol in Turkey (million USD)
20132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Germany49.346.318.918.234.230.437.345.912113867.5
South KoreaN/AN/AN/AN/A0.63.46.60.29.413.630.5
Saudi Arabia32.025.010.14.510.77.511.35.612.320.926.6
France5.112.711.714.018.8N/A28.627.236.330.021.8
United States5.71.5N/AN/AN/A8.413.09.2N/A8.319.3
Sweden1.54.0N/A4.13.13.36.36.318.75.711.3
Taiwan (Chinese)N/AN/AN/AN/A2.1N/AN/AN/A0.311.58.5
ChinaN/AN/AN/AN/A12.4N/AN/AN/A23.762.77.3
Russia30.930.325.714.010.816.53.51.80.81.12.2
RomaniaN/A2.811.37.712.726.915.5N/A25.47.70.6
Poland27.123.92.910.020.121.89.122.948.034.20.5
Others1.83.65.02.30.87.8N/AN/A1.40.90.1
Total15315085.674.7126126131119297335196

Imports by Country

Germany (51K tons), Saudi Arabia (27K tons) and South Korea (22K tons) were the main suppliers of octyl alcohol imports to Turkey, with a combined 64% share of total imports. the United States, France, Sweden, Taiwan (Chinese), China, Russia, Romania and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 36%.

From 2013 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of +295.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($68M) constituted the largest supplier of octanol (octyl alcohol) and isomers thereof to Turkey, comprising 34% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Korea ($30M), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Saudi Arabia, with a 14% share.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany stood at +3.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Korea (+91.0% per year) and Saudi Arabia (-1.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the octyl alcohol price amounted to $1,254 per ton (CIF, Turkey), waning by -30% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 93% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $2,365 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from South Korea ($1,385 per ton) and China ($1,342 per ton), while the price for Saudi Arabia ($1,000 per ton) and Poland ($1,109 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (+1.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the octyl alcohol market in Turkey. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 20142263 - Octanol (octyl alcohol) and isomers thereof

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  • Turkey

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Turkey
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Market Size and Growth, By Product
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
    12. Exports and Growth, By Product
    13. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
    14. Production Volume and Growth
    15. Exports and Growth
    16. Export Prices and Growth
    17. Market Size and Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports and Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

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