Medicinal plants exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported medicinal plants worth $49.3 million (12.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 16% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $49.3M | 12.1K t |
| 2023 | $42.4M | 11.2K t |
| 2022 | $43.7M | 13.0K t |
| 2021 | $42.8M | 12.4K t |
| 2020 | $39.2M | 10.8K t |
| 2019 | $39.0M | 10.5K t |
| 2018 | $37.9M | 10.4K t |
| 2017 | $33.3M | 9.8K t |
Where Turkey exports medicinal plants to
Most of it went to United States (20%), Germany (18%), United Kingdom (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%. Among the main buyer markets, Pakistan grew fastest (+432% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $9.6M | 20% |
| Germany | $8.8M | 18% |
| United Kingdom | $4.7M | 9.5% |
| France | $2.5M | 5.1% |
| Italy | $2.4M | 4.9% |
| Spain | $1.9M | 3.8% |
| Pakistan | $1.6M | 3.2% |
| Canada | $1.3M | 2.6% |
| Australia | $1.3M | 2.6% |
| Poland | $963K | 2% |
Product types under HS 1211
| 1211.90 | Plants and parts (including seeds and fruits) n.e.c. in heading no. 1211, of a kind used primarily in perfumery, in pharmacy or for insecticidal… | 100% |
| 1211.40 | Poppy straw: of a kind used primarily in perfumery, in pharmacy or for insecticidal, fungicidal or similar purposes, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried… | 0% |
| 1211.20 | Ginseng roots, of a kind used primarily in perfumery, in pharmacy or for insecticidal, fungicidal or similar purposes, fresh, chilled, frozen or… | 0% |
| 1211.50 | Ephedra, of a kind used primarily in perfumery, in pharmacy or for insecticidal, fungicidal or similar purposes, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried… | 0% |
| 1211.30 | Coca leaf: of a kind used primarily in perfumery, in pharmacy or for insecticidal, fungicidal or similar purposes, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried… | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1211.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.07 per kg, close to the world average of $3.90.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Medicinal plants imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $15.8 million of medicinal plants in 2024 (5.4 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from Albania (18%), India (14%), Morocco (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 44%. Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Albania | $2.8M | 18% |
| India | $2.2M | 14% |
| Morocco | $1.9M | 12% |
| Uzbekistan | $1.2M | 7.3% |
| Germany | $873K | 5.5% |
| Egypt | $838K | 5.3% |
| Georgia | $832K | 5.3% |
| Bulgaria | $761K | 4.8% |
| Poland | $718K | 4.5% |
| Afghanistan | $693K | 4.4% |
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 1211: Plants and parts of plants (including seeds and fruits), of a kind used primarily in perfumery, in pharmacy or for insecticidal, fungicidal or similar purposes, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not cut, crushed or powdered.
Common questions
What is the value of medicinal plants exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported medicinal plants worth $49.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 194 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries buy medicinal plants from Turkey?
The United States was the largest buyer with 20% of the value ($9.6 million), followed by Germany (18%) and the United Kingdom (9%). The top three together account for 47%, out of 146 buyer countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 432% on the year.
What is the average export price of medicinal plants per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.07 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.90 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 exports of medicinal plants from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $33.3 million in 2017 to $49.3 million in 2024, an increase of 48%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import medicinal plants?
Yes. Turkey imported $15.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Albania, India and Morocco. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $33.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for medicinal plants?
The HS code for medicinal plants is heading 1211. In Turkey all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 1211.90. It sits in HS chapter 12 (oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit, industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1211 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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