Starch residue imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $17.8 million of starch residue in 2024 (86.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 59% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 21% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $90.7 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 | $17.8M | 86.6K t |
| 2023 | $11.2M | 45.2K t |
| 2022 | $7.0M | 20.0K t |
| 2021 | $43.3M | 181.4K t |
| 2020 | $36.7M | 199.7K t |
| 2019 | $50.1M | 267.7K t |
| 2018 | $44.7M | 241.6K t |
| 2017 | $90.7M | 609.6K t |
Where Turkey imports starch residue from
One supplier dominates: Ukraine accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Ukraine grew fastest (+232% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | $9.1M | 51% |
| Romania | $3.0M | 17% |
| United States | $1.8M | 10% |
| Italy | $1.6M | 9.2% |
| China | $986K | 5.5% |
| Egypt | $345K | 1.9% |
| Austria | $266K | 1.5% |
| Denmark | $207K | 1.2% |
| Belgium | $155K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $136K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.21 per kg, 38% below the world average of $0.34, 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 residue exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $3.8 million of starch residue in 2024 (4.0 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Switzerland (32%), Netherlands (27%), Russia (23%). Among the main buyer markets, Syria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $1.2M | 32% |
| Netherlands | $1.0M | 27% |
| Russia | $884K | 23% |
| Iraq | $502K | 13% |
| Syria | $99K | 2.6% |
| Georgia | $32K | 0.8% |
| Burkina Faso | $24K | 0.6% |
| Kenya | $21K | 0.6% |
| Tunisia | $20K | 0.5% |
| Cyprus | $5K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey starch residue imports (HS 2303.10): 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 2303.10: Residues of starch manufacture and similar residues: whether or not in the form of pellets.
Common questions
What is the value of starch residue imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported starch residue worth $17.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 86.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 129 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 59% on 2023.
Which countries supply starch residue to Turkey?
Ukraine was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($9.1 million), followed by Romania (17%) and the United States (10%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 466% on the year.
What is the average import price of starch residue per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.21 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $0.34 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of starch residue to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $90.7 million in 2017 to $17.8 million in 2024, a fall of 80%. The peak was 2017 at $90.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $37.7 million a year.
Does Turkey also export starch residue?
Yes. Turkey exported $3.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Switzerland, the Netherlands and Russia. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $14.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for starch residue?
The HS code for starch residue is subheading 2303.10. It sits in HS chapter 23 (food industries, residues and wastes thereof; prepared animal fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2303 page.
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