Starch adhesive exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $3.9 million of starch adhesive in 2024 (3.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 40% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $3.9M | 3.4K t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 2.5K t |
Where Turkey exports starch adhesive to
Most of it went to Russia (27%), Georgia (16%), Iraq (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Iran grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $1.0M | 27% |
| Georgia | $623K | 16% |
| Iraq | $573K | 15% |
| Turkmenistan | $199K | 5.1% |
| United States | $183K | 4.7% |
| Uzbekistan | $133K | 3.4% |
| Iran | $128K | 3.3% |
| Germany | $103K | 2.6% |
| Lebanon | $102K | 2.6% |
| Azerbaijan | $100K | 2.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.16 per kg, close to the world average of $1.05.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Starch adhesive imports to Turkey
Imports of starch adhesive by Turkey reached $3.3 million in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from Netherlands (28%), Germany (22%), Austria (15%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+384% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $925K | 28% |
| Germany | $709K | 22% |
| Austria | $492K | 15% |
| United Kingdom | $386K | 12% |
| Italy | $357K | 11% |
| China | $162K | 4.9% |
| France | $140K | 4.2% |
| Poland | $58K | 1.8% |
| Sweden | $24K | 0.7% |
| Belgium | $13K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey starch adhesive exports (HS 3505.20): 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 3505.20: Glues: based on starches, or on dextrins or other modified starches.
Common questions
What is the value of starch adhesive exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported starch adhesive worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 127 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 40% on 2023.
Which countries buy starch adhesive from Turkey?
Russia was the largest buyer with 27% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by Georgia (16%) and Iraq (15%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 99 buyer countries in total. Uzbekistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 276% on the year.
What is the average export price of starch adhesive per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.16 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $1.05 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of starch adhesive from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, an increase of 67%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
Does Turkey also import starch adhesive?
Yes. Turkey imported $3.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the Netherlands, Germany and Austria. That compares with exports of $3.9 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for starch adhesive?
The HS code for starch adhesive is subheading 3505.20. It sits in HS chapter 35 (albuminoidal substances; modified starches; glues; enzymes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3505 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Turkey. Tell us your product to see it live.
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