High-purity lactose imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $8.9 million of high-purity lactose in 2024 (3.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 27% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $12.2 million.
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 | $8.9M | 3.4K t |
| 2023 | $12.2M | 4.0K t |
| 2022 | $11.8M | 4.3K t |
| 2021 | $8.0M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $8.2M | 5.1K t |
| 2019 | $6.7M | 2.7K t |
| 2018 | $7.0M | 2.9K t |
| 2017 | $5.7M | 2.4K t |
Where Turkey imports high-purity lactose from
The largest suppliers were Netherlands (40%), Germany (38%), Italy (10%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $3.6M | 40% |
| Germany | $3.4M | 38% |
| Italy | $868K | 9.7% |
| United States | $439K | 4.9% |
| France | $268K | 3% |
| Belgium | $188K | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $134K | 1.5% |
| Denmark | $23K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $1K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.61 per kg, 110% above the world average of $1.24. 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.
High-purity lactose exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported high-purity lactose worth $5.8 million (5.5 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to India (46%), Bangladesh (13%), Pakistan (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Indonesia grew fastest (+494% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey high-purity lactose imports (HS 1702.11): 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 1702.11: Sugars: lactose and lactose syrup, containing by weight 99% or more lactose, expressed as anhydrous lactose, calculated on the dry matter.
Common questions
What is the value of high-purity lactose imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported high-purity lactose worth $8.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 156 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply high-purity lactose to Turkey?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by Germany (38%) and Italy (10%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 48% on the year.
What is the average import price of high-purity lactose per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.61 per kg in 2024, 110% above the world average of $1.24 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of high-purity lactose to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.7 million in 2017 to $8.9 million in 2024, an increase of 57%. The peak was 2023 at $12.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.6 million a year.
Does Turkey also export high-purity lactose?
Yes. Turkey exported $5.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, Bangladesh and Pakistan. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for high-purity lactose?
The HS code for high-purity lactose is subheading 1702.11. 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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