Natural resins imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported natural resins worth $15.2 million (3.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 35% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
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 | $15.2M | 3.1K t |
| 2023 | $11.2M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $10.8M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $8.0M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $7.3M | 2.7K t |
| 2019 | $7.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $11.5M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $7.8M | 1.5K t |
Where Turkey imports natural resins from
France alone supplied 61% of it. Among the main suppliers, Somalia grew fastest (+210% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $9.2M | 61% |
| India | $1.4M | 9.2% |
| Germany | $856K | 5.6% |
| Somalia | $847K | 5.6% |
| Greece | $560K | 3.7% |
| Kenya | $384K | 2.5% |
| Sudan | $373K | 2.5% |
| United Kingdom | $221K | 1.5% |
| Italy | $200K | 1.3% |
| Philippines | $194K | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 1301
| 1301.20 | Gum Arabic | 79% |
| 1301.90 | Natural gums, resins, gum-resins and oleoresins, n.e.c. in heading no. 1301 | 21% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1301.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.97 per kg, 52% above the world average of $3.26. 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 resins exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $3.7 million of natural resins in 2024 (794 tonnes). Most of it went to Iran (36%), Saudi Arabia (21%), United States (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Romania grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | $1.3M | 36% |
| Saudi Arabia | $771K | 21% |
| United States | $323K | 8.8% |
| Uzbekistan | $216K | 5.9% |
| Germany | $167K | 4.5% |
| France | $131K | 3.6% |
| Romania | $120K | 3.3% |
| Azerbaijan | $94K | 2.5% |
| Spain | $87K | 2.4% |
| Russia | $83K | 2.3% |
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 1301: Lac; natural gums, resins, gum-resins and oleoresins (for example, balsams).
Common questions
What is the value of natural resins imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported natural resins worth $15.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 192 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply natural resins to Turkey?
France was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($9.2 million), followed by India (9%) and Germany (6%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 732% on the year.
What is the average import price of natural resins per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.97 per kg in 2024, 52% above the world average of $3.26 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 natural resins to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.8 million in 2017 to $15.2 million in 2024, an increase of 95%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export natural resins?
Yes. Turkey exported $3.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United States. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $11.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for natural resins?
The HS code for natural resins is heading 1301. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 1301.20 (79% of the value) and 1301.90 (21%). 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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