Culture medium imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $34.2 million of culture medium in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 13% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% 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 | $34.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $30.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $27.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $24.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $20.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $20.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $20.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $19.5M | 1.3K t |
Where Turkey imports culture medium from
The largest suppliers were Germany (24%), United States (23%), France (14%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+39% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $8.3M | 24% |
| United States | $7.8M | 23% |
| France | $5.0M | 15% |
| Spain | $2.2M | 6.5% |
| Italy | $1.8M | 5.2% |
| United Kingdom | $1.3M | 3.7% |
| Sweden | $1.3M | 3.7% |
| Costa Rica | $1.1M | 3.2% |
| Japan | $988K | 2.9% |
| China | $882K | 2.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $26.36 per kg, 63% above the world average of $16.14. 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.
Culture medium exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported culture medium worth $3.5 million (37 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Cyprus (40%), Russia (19%), Iran (7%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+891% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cyprus | $1.4M | 40% |
| Russia | $677K | 19% |
| Iran | $252K | 7.2% |
| Azerbaijan | $161K | 4.6% |
| United States | $134K | 3.8% |
| Kazakhstan | $123K | 3.5% |
| Uzbekistan | $116K | 3.3% |
| Germany | $72K | 2.1% |
| Poland | $60K | 1.7% |
| Iraq | $59K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 3821: Prepared culture media for the development or maintenance of micro-organisms (including viruses and the like) or of plant, human or animal cells.
Common questions
What is the value of culture medium imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported culture medium worth $34.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 211 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply culture medium to Turkey?
Germany was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($8.3 million), followed by the United States (23%) and France (14%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 39% on the year.
What is the average import price of culture medium per kg?
The average declared import value was about $26.36 per kg in 2024, 63% above the world average of $16.14 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 culture medium to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.5 million in 2017 to $34.2 million in 2024, an increase of 75%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export culture medium?
Yes. Turkey exported $3.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Cyprus, Russia and Iran. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $30.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for culture medium?
The HS code for culture medium is heading 3821. In Turkey all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 3821.00. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3821 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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