Starch exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of starch by Turkey reached $131.1 million in 2024 (275.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Value rose 12% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $131.1M | 275.6K t |
| 2023 | $117.5M | 222.0K t |
| 2022 | $105.5M | 161.3K t |
| 2021 | $87.6M | 205.8K t |
| 2020 | $72.8M | 197.8K t |
| 2019 | $75.7M | 211.8K t |
| 2018 | $55.6M | 162.0K t |
| 2017 | $52.4M | 164.9K t |
Where Turkey exports starch to
Most of it went to Nigeria (23%), Iraq (15%), United States (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%. Among the main buyer markets, Nigeria grew fastest (+97% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | $30.0M | 23% |
| Iraq | $19.1M | 15% |
| United States | $12.7M | 9.7% |
| Taiwan | $11.1M | 8.5% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $5.7M | 4.4% |
| Syria | $4.0M | 3% |
| Senegal | $3.8M | 2.9% |
| Guatemala | $3.0M | 2.3% |
| Australia | $2.8M | 2.2% |
| Egypt | $2.8M | 2.1% |
Product types under HS 1108
| 1108.12 | Starch: maize (corn) starch | 99% |
| 1108.11 | Starch: wheat | 0.5% |
| 1108.19 | Starch: n.e.c. in item no. 1108.11 to 1108.14 | 0.4% |
| 1108.13 | Starch: potato | 0.4% |
| 1108.20 | Inulin | 0% |
| 1108.14 | Starch: manioc (cassava) | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1108.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.48 per kg, 24% below the world average of $0.63, 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.
Starch imports to Turkey
Imports of starch by Turkey reached $26.4 million in 2024 (30.8 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from Belgium (23%), Netherlands (20%), Germany (14%). Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest (+531% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $6.1M | 23% |
| Netherlands | $5.3M | 20% |
| Germany | $3.6M | 14% |
| Denmark | $3.1M | 12% |
| France | $2.8M | 11% |
| Iran | $1.3M | 4.8% |
| Sweden | $894K | 3.4% |
| Italy | $553K | 2.1% |
| Poland | $518K | 2% |
| Lithuania | $372K | 1.4% |
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 1108: Starches; inulin.
Common questions
What is the value of starch exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported starch worth $131.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 275.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 151 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries buy starch from Turkey?
Nigeria was the largest buyer with 23% of the value ($30.0 million), followed by Iraq (15%) and the United States (10%). The top three together account for 47%, out of 150 buyer countries in total. Nigeria grew fastest among the top ten, up 97% on the year.
What is the average export price of starch per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.48 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $0.63 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 exports of starch from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $52.4 million in 2017 to $131.1 million in 2024, an increase of 150%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import starch?
Yes. Turkey imported $26.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $104.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for starch?
The HS code for starch is heading 1108. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 1108.12 (99% of the value) and 1108.11 (0%). It sits in HS chapter 11 (products of the milling industry; malt, starches, inulin, wheat gluten). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1108 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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