Lysine imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of lysine by Turkey reached $26.4 million in 2024 (17.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 44% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $35.6 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 | $26.4M | 17.8K t |
| 2023 | $18.3M | 14.5K t |
| 2022 | $35.6M | 17.1K t |
| 2021 | $30.6M | 17.2K t |
| 2020 | $8.9M | 8.4K t |
| 2019 | $17.6M | 15.9K t |
| 2018 | $16.4M | 11.6K t |
| 2017 | $19.3M | 15.9K t |
Where Turkey imports lysine from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 99% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+45% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $26.1M | 99% |
| Netherlands | $117K | 0.4% |
| United States | $105K | 0.4% |
| France | $77K | 0.3% |
| Japan | $12K | 0.1% |
| India | $8K | 0% |
| Germany | $6K | 0% |
| Latvia | $4K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $1K | 0% |
| Norway | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.49 per kg, close to the world average of $1.35.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Lysine exports from Turkey
Exports of lysine by Turkey reached $2.3 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Iraq (40%), Azerbaijan (26%), Netherlands (23%). Among the main buyer markets, Georgia grew fastest (+365% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $907K | 40% |
| Azerbaijan | $586K | 26% |
| Netherlands | $521K | 23% |
| Greece | $112K | 4.9% |
| Georgia | $48K | 2.1% |
| Syria | $42K | 1.9% |
| Uzbekistan | $39K | 1.7% |
| Czech Republic | $18K | 0.8% |
| Kazakhstan | $5K | 0.2% |
| Iran | $3K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey lysine imports (HS 2922.41): 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 2922.41: Amino-acids, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function, and their esters: lysine and its esters: salts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of lysine imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported lysine worth $26.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 158 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 44% on 2023.
Which countries supply lysine to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($26.1 million), followed by the Netherlands (0%) and the United States (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 260% on the year.
What is the average import price of lysine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.49 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $1.35 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of lysine to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.3 million in 2017 to $26.4 million in 2024, an increase of 37%. The peak was 2022 at $35.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $21.6 million a year.
Does Turkey also export lysine?
Yes. Turkey exported $2.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iraq, Azerbaijan and the Netherlands. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $24.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for lysine?
The HS code for lysine is subheading 2922.41. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2922 page.
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