High-fructose corn syrup exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of high-fructose corn syrup by Turkey reached $3.4 million in 2024 (6.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 13% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $10.7 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.4M | 6.0K t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 5.8K t |
| 2022 | $5.7M | 9.6K t |
| 2021 | $9.4M | 17.9K t |
| 2020 | $10.7M | 30.7K t |
| 2019 | $10.1M | 27.5K t |
| 2018 | $8.9M | 20.5K t |
| 2017 | $5.4M | 14.6K t |
Where Turkey exports high-fructose corn syrup to
Ghana alone took 50% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Ghana grew fastest (+90% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ghana | $1.7M | 50% |
| Nigeria | $749K | 22% |
| Iraq | $104K | 3.1% |
| South Africa | $93K | 2.7% |
| Syria | $77K | 2.3% |
| United States | $76K | 2.3% |
| Azerbaijan | $74K | 2.2% |
| North Macedonia | $64K | 1.9% |
| Togo | $59K | 1.8% |
| Lebanon | $50K | 1.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.56 per kg, close to the world average of $0.59.
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 high-fructose corn syrup exports (HS 1702.40): 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 1702.40: Sugars: glucose and glucose syrup, containing in the dry state at least 20% but less than 50% by weight of fructose, excluding invert sugar, the syrup not containing added flavouring or colouring matter.
Common questions
What is the value of high-fructose corn syrup exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported high-fructose corn syrup worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 90 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries buy high-fructose corn syrup from Turkey?
Ghana was the largest buyer with 50% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Nigeria (22%) and Iraq (3%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 108 buyer countries in total. Ghana grew fastest among the top ten, up 90% on the year.
What is the average export price of high-fructose corn syrup per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.56 per kg in 2024, 5% below 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 exports of high-fructose corn syrup from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $5.4 million in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, a fall of 37%. The peak was 2020 at $10.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for high-fructose corn syrup?
The HS code for high-fructose corn syrup is subheading 1702.40. It sits in HS chapter 17 (sugars and sugar confectionery). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1702 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Turkey. Tell us your product to see it live.
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