Pseudoephedrine imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $2.2 million of pseudoephedrine in 2024 (43 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 4%. Value fell 38% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $3.6 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 | $2.2M | 43 t |
| 2023 | $3.6M | 79 t |
| 2022 | $2.5M | 55 t |
| 2021 | $743K | 15 t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 36 t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 52 t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 40 t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 46 t |
Where Turkey imports pseudoephedrine from
India alone supplied 84% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.8M | 84% |
| Switzerland | $245K | 11% |
| Germany | $78K | 3.5% |
| China | $33K | 1.5% |
| Canada | $1K | 0.1% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $51.13 per kg, 27% below the world average of $69.67, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey pseudoephedrine imports (HS 2939.42): 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 2939.42: Alkaloids: pseudoephedrine (INN) and its salts.
Common questions
What is the value of pseudoephedrine imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported pseudoephedrine worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 43 tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 86 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply pseudoephedrine to Turkey?
India was the largest supplier with 84% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Switzerland (11%) and Germany (4%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 42% on the year.
What is the average import price of pseudoephedrine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $51.13 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $69.67 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of pseudoephedrine to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, a fall of 13%. The peak was 2023 at $3.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for pseudoephedrine?
The HS code for pseudoephedrine is subheading 2939.42. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2939 page.
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