Penicillin antibiotics imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $48.9 million of penicillin antibiotics in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 7% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $48.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $52.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $39.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $20.0M | 687 t |
| 2020 | $31.9M | 909 t |
| 2019 | $35.4M | 879 t |
| 2018 | $38.8M | 905 t |
| 2017 | $30.0M | 782 t |
Where Turkey imports penicillin antibiotics from
China alone supplied 76% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $37.3M | 76% |
| Singapore | $4.5M | 9.2% |
| India | $3.5M | 7.2% |
| Spain | $3.0M | 6.2% |
| Austria | $175K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $138K | 0.3% |
| Denmark | $125K | 0.3% |
| Bulgaria | $117K | 0.2% |
| France | $46K | 0.1% |
| Japan | $12K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $37.23 per kg, close to the world average of $39.03.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Penicillin antibiotics exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported penicillin antibiotics worth $8.0 million (22 tonnes). Most of it went to Japan (46%), Belgium (39%), Slovakia (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+226% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $3.7M | 46% |
| Belgium | $3.1M | 39% |
| Slovakia | $652K | 8.1% |
| Colombia | $312K | 3.9% |
| Spain | $216K | 2.7% |
| Georgia | $8K | 0.1% |
| Egypt | $6K | 0.1% |
| Kazakhstan | $2K | 0% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0% |
| Russia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey penicillin antibiotics imports (HS 2941.10): 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 2941.10: Antibiotics: penicillins and their derivatives with a penicillanic acid structure: salts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of penicillin antibiotics imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported penicillin antibiotics worth $48.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 166 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply penicillin antibiotics to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($37.3 million), followed by Singapore (9%) and India (7%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 413% on the year.
What is the average import price of penicillin antibiotics per kg?
The average declared import value was about $37.23 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $39.03 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of penicillin antibiotics to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $30.0 million in 2017 to $48.9 million in 2024, an increase of 63%. The peak was 2023 at $52.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $37.1 million a year.
Does Turkey also export penicillin antibiotics?
Yes. Turkey exported $8.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Japan, Belgium and Slovakia. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $40.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for penicillin antibiotics?
The HS code for penicillin antibiotics is subheading 2941.10. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2941 page.
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