Starch residues imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of starch residues by Turkey reached $375.1 million in 2024 (1.55 million tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 148 countries. Value rose 12% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $375.1M | 1.55M t |
| 2023 | $334.4M | 1.09M t |
| 2022 | $285.0M | 817.0K t |
| 2021 | $357.1M | 1.28M t |
| 2020 | $284.8M | 1.28M t |
| 2019 | $278.5M | 1.29M t |
| 2018 | $322.1M | 1.45M t |
| 2017 | $441.0M | 2.59M t |
Where Turkey imports starch residues from
One supplier dominates: United States accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+208% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $225.0M | 60% |
| Russia | $66.7M | 18% |
| Brazil | $41.2M | 11% |
| Bulgaria | $11.2M | 3% |
| Ukraine | $9.4M | 2.5% |
| Romania | $6.3M | 1.7% |
| Moldova | $4.4M | 1.2% |
| Hungary | $4.2M | 1.1% |
| Netherlands | $1.7M | 0.5% |
| Italy | $1.6M | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 2303
| 2303.30 | Brewing or distilling dregs and waste: whether or not in the form of pellets | 85% |
| 2303.20 | Beet-pulp, bagasse and other waste of sugar manufacture: whether or not in the form of pellets | 10% |
| 2303.10 | Residues of starch manufacture and similar residues: whether or not in the form of pellets | 4.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2303.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.24 per kg, close to the world average of $0.27.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Starch residues exports from Turkey
Exports of starch residues by Turkey reached $24.6 million in 2024 (107.5 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Spain (25%), Morocco (19%), Greece (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Russia grew fastest (+567% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $6.1M | 25% |
| Morocco | $4.7M | 19% |
| Greece | $4.1M | 17% |
| Italy | $2.1M | 8.7% |
| Cyprus | $1.8M | 7.2% |
| Switzerland | $1.2M | 4.9% |
| Netherlands | $1.0M | 4.1% |
| Ireland | $998K | 4.1% |
| Russia | $884K | 3.6% |
| Lebanon | $577K | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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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: Residues of starch manufacture, similar residues; beet-pulp, bagasse and other waste of sugar manufacture, brewing or distilling dregs and waste, whether or not in the form of pellets.
Common questions
What is the value of starch residues imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported starch residues worth $375.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.55 million tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 148 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply starch residues to Turkey?
The United States was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($225.0 million), followed by Russia (18%) and Brazil (11%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 208% on the year.
What is the average import price of starch residues per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.24 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $0.27 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 starch residues to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $441.0 million in 2017 to $375.1 million in 2024, a fall of 15%. The peak was 2017 at $441.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export starch residues?
Yes. Turkey exported $24.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Spain, Morocco and Greece. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $350.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for starch residues?
The HS code for starch residues is heading 2303. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 2303.30 (85% of the value) and 2303.20 (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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