Rum imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $8.6 million of rum in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 25% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $11.5 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 | $8.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $11.5M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $9.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $3.7M | 597 t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 579 t |
| 2019 | $6.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $5.4M | 929 t |
| 2017 | $4.2M | 599 t |
Where Turkey imports rum from
Most of the value came from Cuba (28%), United Kingdom (12%), Spain (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 50%. Among the main suppliers, Guyana grew fastest (+40% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cuba | $2.4M | 28% |
| United Kingdom | $1.0M | 12% |
| Spain | $854K | 9.9% |
| Mexico | $824K | 9.5% |
| Italy | $813K | 9.4% |
| United States | $725K | 8.4% |
| Germany | $599K | 6.9% |
| Guyana | $380K | 4.4% |
| Guatemala | $262K | 3% |
| Dominican Republic | $127K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.60 per kg, 30% above the world average of $4.31. 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.
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The shipment records behind Turkey rum imports (HS 2208.40): 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 2208.40: Rum and other spirits obtained by distilling fermented sugar-cane products.
Common questions
What is the value of rum imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported rum worth $8.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 223 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply rum to Turkey?
Cuba was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by the United Kingdom (12%) and Spain (10%). The top three together account for 50%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Guyana grew fastest among the top ten, up 40% on the year.
What is the average import price of rum per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.60 per kg in 2024, 30% above the world average of $4.31 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of rum to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.2 million in 2017 to $8.6 million in 2024, an increase of 105%. The peak was 2023 at $11.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for rum?
The HS code for rum is subheading 2208.40. It sits in HS chapter 22 (beverages, spirits and vinegar). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2208 page.
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