Plant alkaloids (other) imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported plant alkaloids (other) worth $10.4 million (71 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 41% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $34.7 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 | $10.4M | 71 t |
| 2023 | $17.5M | 63 t |
| 2022 | $14.2M | 55 t |
| 2021 | $17.3M | 48 t |
| 2020 | $25.8M | 24 t |
| 2019 | $31.5M | 7 t |
| 2018 | $34.1M | 7 t |
| 2017 | $34.7M | 8 t |
Where Turkey imports plant alkaloids (other) from
India alone supplied 52% of it. Among the main suppliers, Taiwan grew fastest (+83% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $5.4M | 52% |
| China | $2.0M | 19% |
| Germany | $827K | 8% |
| Italy | $635K | 6.1% |
| Australia | $316K | 3% |
| Taiwan | $312K | 3% |
| France | $274K | 2.6% |
| Switzerland | $164K | 1.6% |
| Spain | $124K | 1.2% |
| United States | $102K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $146.26 per kg, close to the world average of $138.58.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plant alkaloids (other) exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported plant alkaloids (other) worth $528 thousand (1 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Iraq accounted for 52% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $276K | 52% |
| Italy | $91K | 17% |
| India | $67K | 13% |
| Kuwait | $40K | 7.6% |
| Uzbekistan | $18K | 3.3% |
| United Kingdom | $13K | 2.4% |
| Russia | $10K | 1.9% |
| Iran | $7K | 1.2% |
| Tajikistan | $3K | 0.6% |
| Algeria | $3K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey plant alkaloids (other) imports (HS 2939.79): 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 2939.79: Alkaloids: of vegetal origin, other than cocaine, ecgonine, levometamfetamine, metamfetamine (INN), metamfetamine racemate: salts, esters and other derivatives: n.e.c. in heading no. 2939.
Common questions
What is the value of plant alkaloids (other) imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported plant alkaloids (other) worth $10.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 71 tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 132 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply plant alkaloids (other) to Turkey?
India was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($5.4 million), followed by China (19%) and Germany (8%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 111% on the year.
What is the average import price of plant alkaloids (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $146.26 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $138.58 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plant alkaloids (other) to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $34.7 million in 2017 to $10.4 million in 2024, a fall of 70%. The peak was 2017 at $34.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $23.2 million a year.
Does Turkey also export plant alkaloids (other)?
Yes. Turkey exported $528 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iraq, Italy and India. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $9.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for plant alkaloids (other)?
The HS code for plant alkaloids (other) is subheading 2939.79. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2939 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Turkey. Tell us your product to see it live.
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