Molasses imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of molasses by Turkey reached $31.2 million in 2024 (298.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 44% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $86.3 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 | $31.2M | 298.5K t |
| 2023 | $55.7M | 354.1K t |
| 2022 | $86.3M | 413.3K t |
| 2021 | $33.8M | 217.5K t |
| 2020 | $57.8M | 453.3K t |
| 2019 | $48.3M | 397.2K t |
| 2018 | $31.3M | 375.9K t |
| 2017 | $31.7M | 381.7K t |
Where Turkey imports molasses from
Russia alone supplied 56% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $17.5M | 56% |
| Pakistan | $9.9M | 32% |
| India | $2.7M | 8.7% |
| United States | $630K | 2% |
| United Kingdom | $426K | 1.4% |
| Japan | $4K | 0% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
| Indonesia | $1K | 0% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1703
| 1703.90 | Sugars: molasses, from sugar beet, resulting from the extraction or refining of sugar | 56% |
| 1703.10 | Sugars: molasses, from sugar cane, resulting from the extraction or refining of sugar | 44% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1703.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.10 per kg, 52% below the world average of $0.21, 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.
Molasses exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported molasses worth $702 thousand (1.6 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United States (18%), Bulgaria (15%), Saudi Arabia (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%. Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest (+193% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $125K | 18% |
| Bulgaria | $106K | 15% |
| Saudi Arabia | $93K | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $92K | 13% |
| Iraq | $63K | 9% |
| Canada | $51K | 7.3% |
| Australia | $32K | 4.6% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $23K | 3.3% |
| Qatar | $23K | 3.2% |
| Germany | $16K | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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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 1703: Molasses; resulting from the extraction or refining of sugar.
Common questions
What is the value of molasses imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported molasses worth $31.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 298.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 189 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 44% on 2023.
Which countries supply molasses to Turkey?
Russia was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($17.5 million), followed by Pakistan (32%) and India (9%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 16 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of molasses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.10 per kg in 2024, 52% below the world average of $0.21 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 molasses to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $31.7 million in 2017 to $31.2 million in 2024, a fall of 2%. The peak was 2022 at $86.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export molasses?
Yes. Turkey exported $702 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Bulgaria and Saudi Arabia. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $30.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for molasses?
The HS code for molasses is heading 1703. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 1703.90 (56% of the value) and 1703.10 (44%). It sits in HS chapter 17 (sugars and sugar confectionery). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1703 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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