Natural gums and resins imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported natural gums and resins worth $3.2 million (337 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 29% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $8.2 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 | $3.2M | 337 t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 187 t |
| 2022 | $4.3M | 279 t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 654 t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $4.3M | 626 t |
| 2018 | $8.2M | 980 t |
| 2017 | $4.3M | 259 t |
Where Turkey imports natural gums and resins from
The largest suppliers were Somalia (26%), India (18%), Greece (17%). Among the main suppliers, Philippines grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Somalia | $847K | 26% |
| India | $578K | 18% |
| Greece | $560K | 17% |
| Germany | $340K | 11% |
| Philippines | $194K | 6% |
| Iran | $146K | 4.5% |
| Laos | $129K | 4% |
| Netherlands | $111K | 3.5% |
| France | $75K | 2.3% |
| Egypt | $36K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.57 per kg, 170% above the world average of $3.55. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Natural gums and resins exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported natural gums and resins worth $1.7 million (485 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (45%), United States (12%), Germany (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $771K | 45% |
| United States | $202K | 12% |
| Germany | $164K | 9.6% |
| Iran | $93K | 5.5% |
| France | $93K | 5.5% |
| Spain | $87K | 5.1% |
| Azerbaijan | $50K | 2.9% |
| India | $45K | 2.6% |
| Lebanon | $28K | 1.6% |
| Afghanistan | $24K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey natural gums and resins imports (HS 1301.90): 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 1301.90: Natural gums, resins, gum-resins and oleoresins, n.e.c. in heading no. 1301.
Common questions
What is the value of natural gums and resins imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported natural gums and resins worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 337 tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 185 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply natural gums and resins to Turkey?
Somalia was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($847 thousand), followed by India (18%) and Greece (17%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. Laos grew fastest among the top ten, up 865% on the year.
What is the average import price of natural gums and resins per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.57 per kg in 2024, 170% above the world average of $3.55 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of natural gums and resins to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.3 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, a fall of 25%. The peak was 2018 at $8.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.2 million a year.
Does Turkey also export natural gums and resins?
Yes. Turkey exported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, the United States and Germany. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for natural gums and resins?
The HS code for natural gums and resins is subheading 1301.90. It sits in HS chapter 13 (lac; gums, resins and other vegetable saps and extracts). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1301 page.
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