Nucleic acid imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of nucleic acid by Turkey reached $235.2 million in 2024 (10.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 7% less 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 | $235.2M | 10.4K t |
| 2023 | $252.4M | 10.6K t |
| 2022 | $222.0M | 10.6K t |
| 2021 | $218.5M | 10.0K t |
| 2020 | $193.1M | 7.7K t |
| 2019 | $167.7M | 7.1K t |
| 2018 | $154.9M | 6.6K t |
| 2017 | $117.2M | 6.1K t |
Where Turkey imports nucleic acid from
Most of the value came from China (38%), India (15%), Germany (11%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+425% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $90.1M | 38% |
| India | $35.2M | 15% |
| Germany | $24.9M | 11% |
| South Korea | $14.8M | 6.3% |
| Italy | $11.3M | 4.8% |
| United Kingdom | $10.6M | 4.5% |
| Ireland | $7.6M | 3.2% |
| France | $6.2M | 2.6% |
| Belgium | $6.1M | 2.6% |
| Spain | $4.8M | 2.1% |
Product types under HS 2934
| 2934.99 | Nucleic acids and their salts, other heterocyclic compounds, n.e.c. in heading number 2934 | 88% |
| 2934.20 | Heterocyclic compounds: containing in the structure, a benzothiazole ring-system (whether or not hydrogenated), not further fused | 8.8% |
| 2934.10 | Heterocyclic compounds: containing an unfused thiazole ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure | 3.4% |
| 2934.30 | Heterocyclic compounds: containing in the structure, a phenothiazine ring-system (whether or not hydrogenated), not further fused | 0.2% |
| 2934.91 | Other heterocyclic compounds, n.e.c. in 2934.1, 2934.2 and 2934.3 | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2934.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $22.51 per kg, 65% below the world average of $65.13, 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.
Nucleic acid exports from Turkey
Exports of nucleic acid by Turkey reached $5.7 million in 2024 (708 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Algeria (42%), Kazakhstan (16%), Brazil (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Kazakhstan grew fastest (+257% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | $2.4M | 42% |
| Kazakhstan | $922K | 16% |
| Brazil | $415K | 7.3% |
| Russia | $350K | 6.2% |
| China | $271K | 4.8% |
| Iran | $231K | 4.1% |
| Iraq | $131K | 2.3% |
| Italy | $124K | 2.2% |
| Uzbekistan | $106K | 1.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $95K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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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 2934: Nucleic acids and their salts, whether or not chemically defined; other heterocyclic compounds.
Common questions
What is the value of nucleic acid imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported nucleic acid worth $235.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 191 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply nucleic acid to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($90.1 million), followed by India (15%) and Germany (11%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 59 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 425% on the year.
What is the average import price of nucleic acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $22.51 per kg in 2024, 65% below the world average of $65.13 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 nucleic acid to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $117.2 million in 2017 to $235.2 million in 2024, an increase of 101%. The peak was 2023 at $252.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export nucleic acid?
Yes. Turkey exported $5.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Algeria, Kazakhstan and Brazil. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $229.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for nucleic acid?
The HS code for nucleic acid is heading 2934. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 2934.99 (88% of the value) and 2934.20 (9%). It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2934 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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