Other sugars exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of other sugars by Turkey reached $261.5 million in 2024 (356.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 167 countries for exports of this product. The value was almost unchanged from 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 .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $261.5M | 356.7K t |
| 2023 | $269.5M | 283.5K t |
| 2022 | $274.5M | 382.4K t |
| 2021 | $227.5M | 445.9K t |
| 2020 | $176.8M | 353.8K t |
| 2019 | $150.0M | 287.4K t |
| 2018 | $135.1M | 245.9K t |
| 2017 | $138.3M | 239.7K t |
Where Turkey exports other sugars to
Most of it went to Netherlands (10%), Nigeria (7%), Iraq (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 23%. Among the main buyer markets, Indonesia grew fastest (+155% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $26.2M | 10% |
| Nigeria | $18.4M | 7% |
| Iraq | $14.6M | 5.6% |
| Germany | $12.2M | 4.7% |
| Italy | $11.5M | 4.4% |
| United States | $10.7M | 4.1% |
| Ghana | $9.6M | 3.7% |
| Russia | $9.2M | 3.5% |
| Indonesia | $9.1M | 3.5% |
| India | $8.7M | 3.3% |
Product types under HS 1702
| 1702.50 | Sugars: fructose, chemically pure, in solid form | 45% |
| 1702.30 | Sugars: glucose and glucose syrup, not containing fructose or containing in the dry state less than 20% by weight of fructose, the syrup not… | 33% |
| 1702.60 | Sugars: fructose, other than chemically pure fructose, and fructose syrup (containing in the dry state more than 50% by weight of fructose)… | 13% |
| 1702.90 | Sugars: n.e.c. in heading no. 1702, including invert sugar and other sugar and sugar syrup blends containing, in the dry state, 50% by weight of… | 5% |
| 1702.11 | Sugars: lactose and lactose syrup, containing by weight 99% or more lactose, expressed as anhydrous lactose, calculated on the dry matter | 2.2% |
| 1702.40 | Sugars: glucose and glucose syrup, containing in the dry state at least 20% but less than 50% by weight of fructose, excluding invert sugar, the… | 1.3% |
| 1702.19 | Sugars: lactose and lactose syrup, containing by weight less than 99% lactose, expressed as anhydrous lactose, calculated on the dry matter | 0.9% |
| 1702.20 | Sugars: maple sugar, chemically pure, in solid form: maple syrup, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1702.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.73 per kg, close to the world average of $0.82.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Other sugars imports to Turkey
Imports of other sugars by Turkey reached $54.8 million in 2024 (40.2 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from China (28%), Germany (9%), Canada (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 46%. Among the main suppliers, Romania grew fastest (+981% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $15.4M | 28% |
| Germany | $4.9M | 8.9% |
| Canada | $4.7M | 8.6% |
| Netherlands | $4.4M | 7.9% |
| France | $4.2M | 7.6% |
| Romania | $3.5M | 6.4% |
| Belgium | $3.2M | 5.8% |
| Italy | $2.9M | 5.2% |
| Bulgaria | $2.8M | 5.2% |
| Finland | $2.1M | 3.9% |
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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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 1702: Sugars, including lactose, maltose, glucose or fructose in solid form; sugar syrups without added flavouring or colouring matter; artificial honey, whether or not mixed with natural honey; caramel.
Common questions
What is the value of other sugars exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported other sugars worth $261.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 356.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 167 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries buy other sugars from Turkey?
The Netherlands was the largest buyer with 10% of the value ($26.2 million), followed by Nigeria (7%) and Iraq (6%). The top three together account for 23%, out of 156 buyer countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 155% on the year.
What is the average export price of other sugars per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.73 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $0.82 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 exports of other sugars from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $138.3 million in 2017 to $261.5 million in 2024, an increase of 89%. The peak was 2022 at $274.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import other sugars?
Yes. Turkey imported $54.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Germany and Canada. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $206.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for other sugars?
The HS code for other sugars is heading 1702. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 1702.50 (45% of the value) and 1702.30 (33%). It sits in HS chapter 17 (sugars and sugar confectionery). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1702 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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