Sterols and inositols imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $2.3 million of sterols and inositols in 2024 (299 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 51% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $4.7 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 | $2.3M | 299 t |
| 2023 | $4.7M | 239 t |
| 2022 | $3.0M | 146 t |
| 2021 | $1.2M | 196 t |
| 2020 | $620K | 151 t |
| 2019 | $672K | 125 t |
| 2018 | $1.0M | 144 t |
| 2017 | $847K | 151 t |
Where Turkey imports sterols and inositols from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 95% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.2M | 95% |
| Spain | $33K | 1.5% |
| Belgium | $29K | 1.3% |
| Chile | $14K | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $14K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $9K | 0.4% |
| United States | $7K | 0.3% |
| Latvia | $5K | 0.2% |
| France | $5K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.67 per kg, 47% below the world average of $14.43, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey sterols and inositols imports (HS 2906.13): 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 2906.13: Alcohols: cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic and derivatives, sterols and inositols.
Common questions
What is the value of sterols and inositols imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported sterols and inositols worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 299 tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 135 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 51% on 2023.
Which countries supply sterols and inositols to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Spain (1%) and Belgium (1%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 395% on the year.
What is the average import price of sterols and inositols per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.67 per kg in 2024, 47% below the world average of $14.43 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of sterols and inositols to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $847 thousand in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 170%. The peak was 2023 at $4.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for sterols and inositols?
The HS code for sterols and inositols is subheading 2906.13. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2906 page.
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