Alkaloid imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of alkaloid by Turkey reached $19.0 million in 2024 (398 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 35% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $44.0 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 | $19.0M | 398 t |
| 2023 | $29.2M | 451 t |
| 2022 | $26.7M | 433 t |
| 2021 | $24.3M | 294 t |
| 2020 | $33.7M | 254 t |
| 2019 | $38.9M | 216 t |
| 2018 | $40.8M | 178 t |
| 2017 | $44.0M | 181 t |
Where Turkey imports alkaloid from
Most of the value came from India (45%), China (23%), Germany (7%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+43% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $8.5M | 45% |
| China | $4.4M | 23% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 7.1% |
| Switzerland | $853K | 4.5% |
| Italy | $694K | 3.7% |
| Slovakia | $622K | 3.3% |
| France | $514K | 2.7% |
| Australia | $317K | 1.7% |
| Taiwan | $312K | 1.6% |
| Czech Republic | $238K | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 2939
| 2939.79 | Alkaloids: of vegetal origin, other than cocaine, ecgonine, levometamfetamine, metamfetamine (INN), metamfetamine racemate: salts, esters and other… | 55% |
| 2939.30 | Alkaloids: caffeine and its salts | 14% |
| 2939.42 | Alkaloids: pseudoephedrine (INN) and its salts | 12% |
| 2939.19 | Alkaloids: of opium and their derivatives: other than in 2939.11, salts thereof | 7.9% |
| 2939.59 | Alkaloids: theophylline and aminophylline (theophylline-ethylenediamine) and their derivatives: salts thereof, other than fenetylline | 5.1% |
| 2939.69 | Alkaloids: of rye ergot and their derivatives, salts thereof, n.e.c. in item no. 2939.6 | 2.6% |
| 2939.80 | Alkaloids: natural or reproduced by synthesis, and their salts, esters and other derivatives n.e.c. in heading no. 2939 | 1.9% |
| 2939.62 | Alkaloids: of rye ergot and their derivatives, ergotamine (INN) and its salts | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2939.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $47.69 per kg, close to the world average of $45.72.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Alkaloid exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $13.8 million of alkaloid in 2024 (128 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Spain (33%), Norway (28%), United States (10%). Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+55% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $4.6M | 34% |
| Norway | $3.8M | 28% |
| United States | $1.4M | 10% |
| Japan | $1.3M | 9.3% |
| India | $679K | 4.9% |
| Brazil | $546K | 4% |
| Iraq | $276K | 2% |
| Sri Lanka | $147K | 1.1% |
| Azerbaijan | $105K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $98K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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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 2939: Alkaloids; natural or reproduced by synthesis, and their salts, ethers, esters and other derivatives.
Common questions
What is the value of alkaloid imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported alkaloid worth $19.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 398 tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 190 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply alkaloid to Turkey?
India was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($8.5 million), followed by China (23%) and Germany (7%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 124% on the year.
What is the average import price of alkaloid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $47.69 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $45.72 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of alkaloid to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $44.0 million in 2017 to $19.0 million in 2024, a fall of 57%. The peak was 2017 at $44.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export alkaloid?
Yes. Turkey exported $13.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Spain, Norway and the United States. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $5.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for alkaloid?
The HS code for alkaloid is heading 2939. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 2939.79 (55% of the value) and 2939.30 (14%). It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2939 page.
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