Ester gum imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $33.4 million of ester gum in 2024 (14.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 112 countries for imports of this product. That is 13% less than in 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 | $33.4M | 14.0K t |
| 2023 | $38.5M | 14.9K t |
| 2022 | $40.2M | 13.7K t |
| 2021 | $30.5M | 13.7K t |
| 2020 | $23.0M | 14.1K t |
| 2019 | $24.1M | 12.6K t |
| 2018 | $28.2M | 12.5K t |
| 2017 | $28.6M | 13.1K t |
Where Turkey imports ester gum from
The largest suppliers were Portugal (26%), Brazil (18%), Greece (12%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $8.8M | 26% |
| Brazil | $5.9M | 18% |
| Greece | $4.2M | 13% |
| Mexico | $3.7M | 11% |
| Sweden | $2.5M | 7.5% |
| Netherlands | $2.4M | 7.2% |
| France | $2.0M | 6.1% |
| China | $1.9M | 5.6% |
| Finland | $1.3M | 3.9% |
| Spain | $532K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.39 per kg, close to the world average of $2.58.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Ester gum exports from Turkey
Exports of ester gum by Turkey reached $2.4 million in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: Russia accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+58% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $1.5M | 64% |
| South Africa | $358K | 15% |
| Iran | $259K | 11% |
| Italy | $96K | 4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $62K | 2.6% |
| Australia | $51K | 2.1% |
| Syria | $9K | 0.4% |
| Albania | $8K | 0.3% |
| Uzbekistan | $7K | 0.3% |
| Portugal | $5K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey ester gum imports (HS 3806.30): 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 3806.30: Ester gums.
Common questions
What is the value of ester gum imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported ester gum worth $33.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 112 countries worldwide, with 8% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply ester gum to Turkey?
Portugal was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($8.8 million), followed by Brazil (18%) and Greece (12%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 17 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of ester gum per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.39 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $2.58 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of ester gum to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $28.6 million in 2017 to $33.4 million in 2024, an increase of 17%. The peak was 2022 at $40.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $30.8 million a year.
Does Turkey also export ester gum?
Yes. Turkey exported $2.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Russia, South Africa and Iran. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $31.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for ester gum?
The HS code for ester gum is subheading 3806.30. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3806 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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