Pure chemical sugars imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of pure chemical sugars by Turkey reached $36.1 million in 2024 (8.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average.
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 | $36.1M | 8.2K t |
| 2023 | $36.1M | 7.3K t |
| 2022 | $21.9M | 6.8K t |
| 2021 | $15.9M | 5.2K t |
| 2020 | $16.4M | 4.8K t |
| 2019 | $13.8M | 5.4K t |
| 2018 | $18.7M | 6.6K t |
| 2017 | $17.9M | 6.6K t |
Where Turkey imports pure chemical sugars from
Most of the value came from Switzerland (41%), Germany (27%), China (18%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $14.6M | 41% |
| Germany | $9.7M | 27% |
| China | $6.7M | 19% |
| Italy | $1.9M | 5.3% |
| France | $818K | 2.3% |
| Thailand | $669K | 1.9% |
| Japan | $667K | 1.9% |
| United States | $287K | 0.8% |
| Spain | $167K | 0.5% |
| South Africa | $165K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.37 per kg, 28% above the world average of $3.41. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pure chemical sugars exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $2.1 million of pure chemical sugars in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Italy (42%), Iraq (12%), Iran (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Iran grew fastest (+858% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $875K | 42% |
| Iraq | $258K | 12% |
| Iran | $192K | 9.2% |
| United Kingdom | $158K | 7.6% |
| Lebanon | $125K | 6% |
| Canada | $68K | 3.3% |
| Mexico | $65K | 3.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $56K | 2.7% |
| Croatia | $51K | 2.4% |
| Indonesia | $45K | 2.2% |
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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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 2940: Sugars, chemically pure, other than sucrose, lactose, maltose, glucose and fructose; sugar ethers, sugar acetals and sugar esters, and their salts, other than the products of heading 29.37, 29.38, or 29.39.
Common questions
What is the value of pure chemical sugars imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported pure chemical sugars worth $36.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 169 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply pure chemical sugars to Turkey?
Switzerland was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($14.6 million), followed by Germany (27%) and China (18%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 276% on the year.
What is the average import price of pure chemical sugars per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.37 per kg in 2024, 28% above the world average of $3.41 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 imports of pure chemical sugars to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.9 million in 2017 to $36.1 million in 2024, an increase of 102%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export pure chemical sugars?
Yes. Turkey exported $2.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, Iraq and Iran. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $34.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for pure chemical sugars?
The HS code for pure chemical sugars is heading 2940. In Turkey all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2940.00. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2940 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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