Alkaloid medicines (packaged) exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $23.0 million of alkaloid medicines (packaged) in 2024 (703 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 0%. Value fell 10% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $29.9 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $23.0M | 703 t |
| 2023 | $25.6M | 766 t |
| 2022 | $19.3M | 659 t |
| 2021 | $29.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $14.9M | 724 t |
| 2019 | $6.8M | 203 t |
| 2018 | $7.3M | 242 t |
| 2017 | $4.9M | 116 t |
Where Turkey exports alkaloid medicines (packaged) to
Most of it went to Slovakia (32%), United Kingdom (16%), Ukraine (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Yemen grew fastest (+231% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Slovakia | $7.3M | 32% |
| United Kingdom | $3.7M | 16% |
| Ukraine | $3.3M | 14% |
| Italy | $2.8M | 12% |
| France | $1.1M | 4.6% |
| Moldova | $1.0M | 4.5% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $434K | 1.9% |
| Albania | $391K | 1.7% |
| Yemen | $385K | 1.7% |
| Kazakhstan | $313K | 1.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $32.75 per kg, 64% below the world average of $90.44, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Alkaloid medicines (packaged) imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported alkaloid medicines (packaged) worth $11.7 million (118 tonnes). Germany alone supplied 62% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+114% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $7.2M | 62% |
| Italy | $1.9M | 17% |
| France | $800K | 6.9% |
| United Kingdom | $439K | 3.8% |
| Bulgaria | $415K | 3.6% |
| Belgium | $359K | 3.1% |
| Netherlands | $306K | 2.6% |
| India | $130K | 1.1% |
| United States | $57K | 0.5% |
| China | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey alkaloid medicines (packaged) exports (HS 3004.49): 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 3004.49: Medicaments: containing alkaloids or their derivatives: other than ephedrine, pseudoephedrine (INN) or norephedrine or their salts: for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of alkaloid medicines (packaged) exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported alkaloid medicines (packaged) worth $23.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 703 tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 128 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries buy alkaloid medicines (packaged) from Turkey?
Slovakia was the largest buyer with 32% of the value ($7.3 million), followed by the United Kingdom (16%) and Ukraine (14%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 45 buyer countries in total. Yemen grew fastest among the top ten, up 231% on the year.
What is the average export price of alkaloid medicines (packaged) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $32.75 per kg in 2024, 64% below the world average of $90.44 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of alkaloid medicines (packaged) from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $4.9 million in 2017 to $23.0 million in 2024, an increase of 371%. The peak was 2021 at $29.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.5 million a year.
Does Turkey also import alkaloid medicines (packaged)?
Yes. Turkey imported $11.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, Italy and France. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $11.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for alkaloid medicines (packaged)?
The HS code for alkaloid medicines (packaged) is subheading 3004.49. It sits in HS chapter 30 (pharmaceutical products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3004 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
EximDataX has a direct customs feed for Turkey, so the importers and exporters behind these totals are visible by name, shipment by shipment. Ask for a live look at your product.
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