Menthol imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported menthol worth $5.4 million (394 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 12% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $7.3 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 | $5.4M | 394 t |
| 2023 | $6.2M | 389 t |
| 2022 | $6.9M | 367 t |
| 2021 | $5.0M | 254 t |
| 2020 | $7.0M | 313 t |
| 2019 | $6.3M | 260 t |
| 2018 | $7.3M | 286 t |
| 2017 | $5.5M | 241 t |
Where Turkey imports menthol from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+87% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $3.0M | 55% |
| Germany | $1.8M | 33% |
| China | $246K | 4.6% |
| United Kingdom | $125K | 2.3% |
| Netherlands | $100K | 1.9% |
| Spain | $99K | 1.8% |
| United States | $32K | 0.6% |
| France | $25K | 0.5% |
| Bulgaria | $17K | 0.3% |
| Switzerland | $14K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.74 per kg, close to the world average of $12.32.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Menthol exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported menthol worth $346 thousand (16 tonnes). Iran alone took 61% of it. Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest (+210% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | $210K | 61% |
| Uzbekistan | $38K | 11% |
| Germany | $27K | 7.8% |
| Belarus | $17K | 5% |
| Iraq | $15K | 4.3% |
| South Africa | $11K | 3.1% |
| Netherlands | $5K | 1.5% |
| Algeria | $5K | 1.4% |
| Mali | $4K | 1.1% |
| Oman | $4K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey menthol imports (HS 2906.11): 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 2906.11: Alcohols: cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic and derivatives, menthol.
Common questions
What is the value of menthol imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported menthol worth $5.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 394 tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 171 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply menthol to Turkey?
India was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by Germany (32%) and China (5%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 552% on the year.
What is the average import price of menthol per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.74 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $12.32 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of menthol to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.5 million in 2017 to $5.4 million in 2024, a fall of 1%. The peak was 2018 at $7.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.2 million a year.
Does Turkey also export menthol?
Yes. Turkey exported $346 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iran, Uzbekistan and Germany. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $5.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for menthol?
The HS code for menthol is subheading 2906.11. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2906 page.
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