Active yeast imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of active yeast by Turkey reached $16.9 million in 2024 (5.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 32% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% a year on average.
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 | $16.9M | 5.5K t |
| 2023 | $12.8M | 3.6K t |
| 2022 | $12.2M | 4.3K t |
| 2021 | $7.7M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $8.7M | 3.4K t |
| 2019 | $8.6M | 5.5K t |
| 2018 | $7.7M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $5.0M | 2.1K t |
Where Turkey imports active yeast from
The largest suppliers were Iran (23%), Russia (15%), France (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 50%. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | $3.8M | 23% |
| Russia | $2.6M | 15% |
| France | $2.0M | 12% |
| Italy | $1.8M | 11% |
| China | $1.8M | 11% |
| Serbia | $996K | 5.9% |
| Belgium | $952K | 5.6% |
| Egypt | $865K | 5.1% |
| United Kingdom | $505K | 3% |
| Denmark | $455K | 2.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.07 per kg, 33% above the world average of $2.30. 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.
Active yeast exports from Turkey
Exports of active yeast by Turkey reached $240.7 million in 2024 (93.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 139 countries. Most of it went to Algeria (12%), Sudan (7%), United States (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 25%. Among the main buyer markets, Libya grew fastest (+172% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | $29.7M | 12% |
| Sudan | $17.2M | 7.1% |
| United States | $14.3M | 6% |
| Libya | $14.2M | 5.9% |
| Iraq | $10.3M | 4.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $8.0M | 3.3% |
| Syria | $7.3M | 3% |
| Mauritania | $7.2M | 3% |
| Chad | $6.6M | 2.7% |
| Bulgaria | $5.5M | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey active yeast imports (HS 2102.10): 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 2102.10: Yeasts: active.
Common questions
What is the value of active yeast imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported active yeast worth $16.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 219 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply active yeast to Turkey?
Iran was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($3.8 million), followed by Russia (15%) and France (12%). The top three together account for 50%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 183% on the year.
What is the average import price of active yeast per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.07 per kg in 2024, 33% above the world average of $2.30 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of active yeast to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.0 million in 2017 to $16.9 million in 2024, an increase of 241%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $9.9 million a year.
Does Turkey also export active yeast?
Yes. Turkey exported $240.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Algeria, Sudan and the United States. That compares with imports of $16.9 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for active yeast?
The HS code for active yeast is subheading 2102.10. It sits in HS chapter 21 (miscellaneous edible preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2102 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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