Gum Arabic imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of gum arabic by Turkey reached $11.9 million in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 37% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% 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 | $11.9M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $8.7M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $6.5M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $4.8M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 1.2K t |
Where Turkey imports gum arabic from
France alone supplied 77% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+150% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $9.2M | 77% |
| India | $819K | 6.9% |
| Germany | $516K | 4.3% |
| Sudan | $373K | 3.1% |
| Kenya | $371K | 3.1% |
| United Kingdom | $203K | 1.7% |
| Italy | $196K | 1.6% |
| United States | $148K | 1.2% |
| Nigeria | $74K | 0.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $32K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.40 per kg, 44% above the world average of $3.05. 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.
Gum Arabic exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported gum arabic worth $2.0 million (309 tonnes). Iran alone took 61% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Romania grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | $1.2M | 61% |
| Uzbekistan | $216K | 11% |
| United States | $121K | 6.1% |
| Romania | $120K | 6% |
| Russia | $75K | 3.8% |
| Azerbaijan | $44K | 2.2% |
| Turkmenistan | $39K | 2% |
| France | $38K | 1.9% |
| Tunisia | $29K | 1.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $19K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey gum arabic imports (HS 1301.20): 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 1301.20: Gum Arabic.
Common questions
What is the value of gum arabic imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported gum arabic worth $11.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 159 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply gum arabic to Turkey?
France was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($9.2 million), followed by India (7%) and Germany (4%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 723% on the year.
What is the average import price of gum arabic per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.40 per kg in 2024, 44% above the world average of $3.05 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of gum arabic to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $11.9 million in 2024, an increase of 242%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.7 million a year.
Does Turkey also export gum arabic?
Yes. Turkey exported $2.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iran, Uzbekistan and the United States. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $9.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for gum arabic?
The HS code for gum arabic is subheading 1301.20. It sits in HS chapter 13 (lac; gums, resins and other vegetable saps and extracts). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1301 page.
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