Lactose syrup exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $2.5 million of lactose syrup in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 24% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $3.2 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 | $2.5M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 3.1K t |
Where Turkey exports lactose syrup to
Most of it went to India (49%), Iran (12%), Saudi Arabia (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest (+224% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.2M | 49% |
| Iran | $304K | 12% |
| Saudi Arabia | $202K | 8.2% |
| Myanmar | $188K | 7.6% |
| Egypt | $186K | 7.5% |
| Pakistan | $138K | 5.6% |
| Taiwan | $95K | 3.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $45K | 1.8% |
| Algeria | $23K | 0.9% |
| Thailand | $22K | 0.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.06 per kg, 23% below the world average of $1.38, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Turkey lactose syrup exports (HS 1702.19): 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 1702.19: Sugars: lactose and lactose syrup, containing by weight less than 99% lactose, expressed as anhydrous lactose, calculated on the dry matter.
Common questions
What is the value of lactose syrup exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported lactose syrup worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 93 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries buy lactose syrup from Turkey?
India was the largest buyer with 49% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by Iran (12%) and Saudi Arabia (8%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 25 buyer countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 224% on the year.
What is the average export price of lactose syrup per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.06 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $1.38 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of lactose syrup from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, a fall of 13%. The peak was 2020 at $3.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for lactose syrup?
The HS code for lactose syrup is subheading 1702.19. It sits in HS chapter 17 (sugars and sugar confectionery). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1702 page.
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