Medicament imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported medicament worth $134.8 million (3.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 4% on 2023. 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 | $134.8M | 3.2K t |
| 2023 | $129.3M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $137.9M | 4.9K t |
| 2021 | $144.7M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $147.4M | 3.3K t |
| 2019 | $127.0M | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $124.2M | 5.6K t |
| 2017 | $118.3M | 2.6K t |
Where Turkey imports medicament from
Most of the value came from China (25%), Switzerland (17%), India (14%). Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+442% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $33.4M | 25% |
| Switzerland | $23.5M | 17% |
| India | $18.9M | 14% |
| Germany | $18.7M | 14% |
| Italy | $7.4M | 5.5% |
| Sweden | $6.7M | 5% |
| United Kingdom | $5.3M | 4% |
| Japan | $4.8M | 3.5% |
| United States | $3.5M | 2.6% |
| Canada | $2.9M | 2.2% |
Product types under HS 3003
| 3003.90 | Medicaments: (not containing antibiotics, hormones, alkaloids or their derivatives), for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, (not packaged for retail… | 75% |
| 3003.20 | Medicaments: containing antibiotics other than penicillins, streptomycins and their derivatives, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, (not in… | 11% |
| 3003.10 | Medicaments: containing penicillins, streptomycins or their derivatives, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, (not in measured doses, not packaged… | 9.3% |
| 3003.39 | Medicaments: containing hormones (excluding insulin), (but not containing antibiotics), for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, not packaged for retail… | 3.7% |
| 3003.49 | Medicaments: containing alkaloids or their derivatives: other than ephedrine, pseudoephedrine (INN) or norephedrine or their salts: for therapeutic… | 0.7% |
| 3003.41 | Medicaments: containing alkaloids or their derivatives, containing ephedrine or its salts, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, (not packaged for… | 0% |
| 3003.31 | Medicaments: containing insulin, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, not packaged for retail sale | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3003.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $42.24 per kg, 42% below the world average of $72.93, 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.
Medicament exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $17.8 million of medicament in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Italy (20%), Hong Kong (15%), Bosnia Herzegovina (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+192% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $3.5M | 20% |
| Hong Kong | $2.7M | 15% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $2.0M | 11% |
| Algeria | $1.7M | 9.8% |
| Canada | $1.4M | 8.2% |
| Iraq | $1.0M | 5.7% |
| Spain | $834K | 4.7% |
| Morocco | $534K | 3% |
| United States | $351K | 2% |
| Germany | $344K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 3003: Medicaments; (not goods of heading no. 3002, 3005 or 3006) of two or more constituents mixed together for therapeutic or prophylactic use not in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of medicament imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported medicament worth $134.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 218 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply medicament to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($33.4 million), followed by Switzerland (17%) and India (14%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 442% on the year.
What is the average import price of medicament per kg?
The average declared import value was about $42.24 per kg in 2024, 42% below the world average of $72.93 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of medicament to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $118.3 million in 2017 to $134.8 million in 2024, an increase of 14%. The peak was 2020 at $147.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export medicament?
Yes. Turkey exported $17.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, Hong Kong and Bosnia Herzegovina. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $117.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for medicament?
The HS code for medicament is heading 3003. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 3003.90 (75% of the value) and 3003.20 (11%). It sits in HS chapter 30 (pharmaceutical products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3003 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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