Corn starch imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of corn starch by Turkey reached $2.3 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 23% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $2.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 1.8K t |
Where Turkey imports corn starch from
Most of the value came from Italy (23%), France (21%), Netherlands (20%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+234% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $518K | 23% |
| France | $476K | 21% |
| Netherlands | $454K | 20% |
| Romania | $263K | 12% |
| Germany | $227K | 10% |
| Spain | $174K | 7.7% |
| Ukraine | $51K | 2.2% |
| Greece | $30K | 1.3% |
| Brazil | $26K | 1.2% |
| China | $22K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.41 per kg, 139% above the world average of $0.59. 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.
Corn starch exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported corn starch worth $129.4 million (273.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 126 countries. Most of it went to Nigeria (23%), Iraq (15%), United States (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, Nigeria grew fastest (+97% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | $30.0M | 23% |
| Iraq | $19.0M | 15% |
| United States | $12.7M | 9.8% |
| Taiwan | $11.1M | 8.6% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $5.7M | 4.4% |
| Syria | $3.9M | 3.1% |
| Senegal | $3.7M | 2.9% |
| Guatemala | $3.0M | 2.3% |
| Australia | $2.8M | 2.2% |
| Egypt | $2.5M | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey corn starch imports (HS 1108.12): 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 1108.12: Starch: maize (corn) starch.
Common questions
What is the value of corn starch imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported corn starch worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 84th of 206 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply corn starch to Turkey?
Italy was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($518 thousand), followed by France (21%) and the Netherlands (20%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 234% on the year.
What is the average import price of corn starch per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.41 per kg in 2024, 139% above the world average of $0.59 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of corn starch to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 53%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
Does Turkey also export corn starch?
Yes. Turkey exported $129.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Nigeria, Iraq and the United States. That compares with imports of $2.3 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for corn starch?
The HS code for corn starch is subheading 1108.12. It sits in HS chapter 11 (products of the milling industry; malt, starches, inulin, wheat gluten). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1108 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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