Plant-derived thickeners imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported plant-derived thickeners worth $17.5 million (2.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $17.5M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $17.2M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $17.9M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $15.0M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $13.7M | 3.0K t |
| 2019 | $11.3M | 2.8K t |
| 2018 | $11.0M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $11.4M | 2.9K t |
Where Turkey imports plant-derived thickeners from
Most of the value came from China (29%), Philippines (25%), India (7%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+196% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.2M | 30% |
| Philippines | $4.5M | 25% |
| India | $1.3M | 7.3% |
| Denmark | $1.2M | 7% |
| Spain | $1.2M | 6.9% |
| France | $1.0M | 5.9% |
| Peru | $924K | 5.3% |
| United States | $536K | 3.1% |
| Germany | $450K | 2.6% |
| Indonesia | $260K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.60 per kg, 23% below the world average of $8.56, 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.
Plant-derived thickeners exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $1.3 million of plant-derived thickeners in 2024 (125 tonnes). Most of it went to Pakistan (28%), Iran (13%), United Arab Emirates (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest (+245% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | $380K | 28% |
| Iran | $180K | 13% |
| United Arab Emirates | $153K | 11% |
| Azerbaijan | $101K | 7.6% |
| Iraq | $100K | 7.5% |
| Egypt | $70K | 5.3% |
| Philippines | $69K | 5.1% |
| Slovenia | $49K | 3.7% |
| Malaysia | $32K | 2.4% |
| United States | $25K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey plant-derived thickeners imports (HS 1302.39): 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 1302.39: Mucilages and thickeners: whether or not modified, derived from vegetable products, n.e.c. in item no. 1302.3.
Common questions
What is the value of plant-derived thickeners imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported plant-derived thickeners worth $17.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 176 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply plant-derived thickeners to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($5.2 million), followed by the Philippines (25%) and India (7%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 196% on the year.
What is the average import price of plant-derived thickeners per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.60 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $8.56 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plant-derived thickeners to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.4 million in 2017 to $17.5 million in 2024, an increase of 53%. The peak was 2022 at $17.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.4 million a year.
Does Turkey also export plant-derived thickeners?
Yes. Turkey exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Pakistan, Iran and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $16.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for plant-derived thickeners?
The HS code for plant-derived thickeners is subheading 1302.39. 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 1302 page.
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