Lactones imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of lactones by Turkey reached $30.2 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 24% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $42.7 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 | $30.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $39.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $42.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $30.8M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $26.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $31.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $26.3M | 939 t |
| 2017 | $23.4M | 757 t |
Where Turkey imports lactones from
Most of the value came from China (45%), India (19%), United States (6%). Among the main suppliers, Hungary grew fastest (+520% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $13.6M | 45% |
| India | $5.6M | 19% |
| United States | $2.0M | 6.5% |
| Hungary | $1.7M | 5.8% |
| United Kingdom | $1.7M | 5.5% |
| Spain | $1.5M | 4.8% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 4.8% |
| Mexico | $651K | 2.2% |
| France | $622K | 2.1% |
| Switzerland | $358K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.92 per kg, 48% above the world average of $12.82. 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.
Lactones exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $2.1 million of lactones in 2024 (66 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Hungary (35%), China (25%), Netherlands (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hungary | $732K | 35% |
| China | $526K | 25% |
| Netherlands | $325K | 16% |
| Germany | $189K | 9.1% |
| Iran | $100K | 4.8% |
| Switzerland | $62K | 3% |
| Oman | $50K | 2.4% |
| Indonesia | $24K | 1.1% |
| Bulgaria | $17K | 0.8% |
| South Africa | $7K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey lactones imports (HS 2932.20): 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 2932.20: Heterocyclic compounds: with oxygen hetero-atom(s) only, containing an unfused furan ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure, lactones.
Common questions
What is the value of lactones imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported lactones worth $30.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 176 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply lactones to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($13.6 million), followed by India (19%) and the United States (6%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. Hungary grew fastest among the top ten, up 520% on the year.
What is the average import price of lactones per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.92 per kg in 2024, 48% above the world average of $12.82 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of lactones to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $23.4 million in 2017 to $30.2 million in 2024, an increase of 29%. The peak was 2022 at $42.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $31.4 million a year.
Does Turkey also export lactones?
Yes. Turkey exported $2.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Hungary, China and the Netherlands. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $28.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for lactones?
The HS code for lactones is subheading 2932.20. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2932 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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