Infant formula imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of infant formula by Turkey reached $147.8 million in 2024 (19.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $147.8M | 19.4K t |
| 2023 | $147.2M | 20.2K t |
| 2022 | $114.3M | 17.1K t |
| 2021 | $122.0M | 17.9K t |
| 2020 | $92.6M | 13.9K t |
| 2019 | $99.0M | 15.7K t |
| 2018 | $112.1M | 17.5K t |
| 2017 | $106.2M | 17.9K t |
Where Turkey imports infant formula from
The largest suppliers were Poland (35%), Germany (28%), France (13%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+55% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $51.3M | 35% |
| Germany | $41.0M | 28% |
| France | $18.8M | 13% |
| Ireland | $16.9M | 11% |
| Netherlands | $8.9M | 6% |
| New Zealand | $4.7M | 3.2% |
| Spain | $2.1M | 1.4% |
| Croatia | $972K | 0.7% |
| Denmark | $880K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $839K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.64 per kg, close to the world average of $8.59.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Infant formula exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported infant formula worth $14.7 million (2.6 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Iran (18%), Syria (16%), Cyprus (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 44%. Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | $2.7M | 18% |
| Syria | $2.4M | 16% |
| Cyprus | $1.5M | 10% |
| Iraq | $1.5M | 10% |
| Egypt | $753K | 5.1% |
| Tajikistan | $686K | 4.7% |
| United Kingdom | $674K | 4.6% |
| Afghanistan | $577K | 3.9% |
| Lebanon | $530K | 3.6% |
| Azerbaijan | $450K | 3.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey infant formula imports (HS 1901.10): 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 1901.10: Food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, suitable for infants or young children, put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of infant formula imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported infant formula worth $147.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 215 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply infant formula to Turkey?
Poland was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($51.3 million), followed by Germany (28%) and France (13%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 55% on the year.
What is the average import price of infant formula per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.64 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $8.59 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of infant formula to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $106.2 million in 2017 to $147.8 million in 2024, an increase of 39%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $117.6 million a year.
Does Turkey also export infant formula?
Yes. Turkey exported $14.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iran, Syria and Cyprus. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $133.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for infant formula?
The HS code for infant formula is subheading 1901.10. It sits in HS chapter 19 (preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1901 page.
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