Lecithins imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $16.5 million of lecithins in 2024 (7.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 53% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $35.0 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 | $16.5M | 7.0K t |
| 2023 | $35.0M | 10.1K t |
| 2022 | $30.6M | 8.6K t |
| 2021 | $14.0M | 7.7K t |
| 2020 | $10.9M | 7.3K t |
| 2019 | $10.1M | 6.4K t |
| 2018 | $10.1M | 5.1K t |
| 2017 | $12.6M | 6.7K t |
Where Turkey imports lecithins from
Most of the value came from Denmark (23%), India (19%), Germany (11%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Denmark | $3.8M | 23% |
| India | $3.1M | 19% |
| Germany | $1.8M | 11% |
| Spain | $1.7M | 10% |
| Netherlands | $1.5M | 9.2% |
| Russia | $1.2M | 7.6% |
| China | $964K | 5.9% |
| Israel | $411K | 2.5% |
| Italy | $393K | 2.4% |
| Ukraine | $392K | 2.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.35 per kg, 32% above the world average of $1.78. 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.
Lecithins exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $792 thousand of lecithins in 2024 (479 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were India (32%), Syria (16%), Algeria (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Algeria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $257K | 32% |
| Syria | $129K | 16% |
| Algeria | $80K | 10% |
| Belarus | $56K | 7% |
| Russia | $40K | 5.1% |
| Romania | $37K | 4.6% |
| Serbia | $35K | 4.4% |
| Liberia | $33K | 4.1% |
| Uzbekistan | $31K | 3.9% |
| Azerbaijan | $30K | 3.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey lecithins imports (HS 2923.20): 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 2923.20: Lecithins and other phosphoaminolipids, whether or not chemically defined.
Common questions
What is the value of lecithins imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported lecithins worth $16.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 177 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 53% on 2023.
Which countries supply lecithins to Turkey?
Denmark was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($3.8 million), followed by India (19%) and Germany (11%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 29 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of lecithins per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.35 per kg in 2024, 32% above the world average of $1.78 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of lecithins to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.6 million in 2017 to $16.5 million in 2024, an increase of 31%. The peak was 2023 at $35.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.5 million a year.
Does Turkey also export lecithins?
Yes. Turkey exported $792 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, Syria and Algeria. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $15.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for lecithins?
The HS code for lecithins is subheading 2923.20. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2923 page.
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