Chloramphenicol imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported chloramphenicol worth $4.0 million (153 tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 145 countries. That is 34% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $12.2 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 | $4.0M | 153 t |
| 2023 | $6.1M | 137 t |
| 2022 | $12.2M | 170 t |
| 2021 | $5.4M | 74 t |
| 2020 | $8.2M | 142 t |
| 2019 | $6.0M | 98 t |
| 2018 | $7.1M | 105 t |
| 2017 | $4.8M | 92 t |
Where Turkey imports chloramphenicol from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 100% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.0M | 100% |
| Netherlands | $7K | 0.2% |
| India | $5K | 0.1% |
| France | $3K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
| Bulgaria | $0K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
| Latvia | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $26.29 per kg, 27% below the world average of $35.83, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey chloramphenicol imports (HS 2941.40): 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 2941.40: Antibiotics: chloramphenicol and its derivatives: salts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of chloramphenicol imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported chloramphenicol worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 153 tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 145 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply chloramphenicol to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($4.0 million), followed by the Netherlands (0%) and India (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 65% on the year.
What is the average import price of chloramphenicol per kg?
The average declared import value was about $26.29 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $35.83 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of chloramphenicol to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.8 million in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024, a fall of 16%. The peak was 2022 at $12.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for chloramphenicol?
The HS code for chloramphenicol is subheading 2941.40. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2941 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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