Sugar imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported sugar worth $389.2 million (589.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 52% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $549.9 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 | $389.2M | 589.3K t |
| 2023 | $256.3M | 443.6K t |
| 2022 | $549.9M | 771.8K t |
| 2021 | $56.0M | 90.8K t |
| 2020 | $103.7M | 221.2K t |
| 2019 | $59.9M | 183.1K t |
| 2018 | $114.6M | 242.2K t |
| 2017 | $159.3M | 277.3K t |
Where Turkey imports sugar from
Morocco alone supplied 59% of it. Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+633% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $228.3M | 59% |
| Brazil | $68.8M | 18% |
| Ukraine | $35.5M | 9.1% |
| Poland | $15.9M | 4.1% |
| France | $14.8M | 3.8% |
| Egypt | $9.3M | 2.4% |
| Netherlands | $7.2M | 1.9% |
| Germany | $6.2M | 1.6% |
| Belgium | $1.8M | 0.5% |
| India | $350K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 1701
| 1701.99 | Sugars: sucrose, chemically pure, in solid form, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter | 100% |
| 1701.14 | Sugars: cane sugar, raw, in solid form, other than as specified in Subheading Note 2 to this chapter, not containing added flavouring or colouring… | 0.1% |
| 1701.91 | Sugars: sucrose, chemically pure, in solid form, containing added flavouring or colouring matter | 0% |
| 1701.12 | Sugars: beet sugar, raw, in solid form, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter | 0% |
| 1701.13 | Sugars: cane sugar, raw, in solid form, as specified in Subheading Note 2 to this chapter, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1701.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.66 per kg, close to the world average of $0.59.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Sugar exports from Turkey
Exports of sugar by Turkey reached $123.0 million in 2024 (186.8 thousand tonnes). Syria alone took 53% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Syria grew fastest (+97% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Syria | $64.7M | 53% |
| Iraq | $44.8M | 36% |
| Georgia | $7.0M | 5.7% |
| Cyprus | $2.5M | 2% |
| Burkina Faso | $1.2M | 1% |
| Egypt | $509K | 0.4% |
| Palestine | $425K | 0.4% |
| Libya | $423K | 0.3% |
| Bulgaria | $138K | 0.1% |
| Yemen | $124K | 0.1% |
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 1701: Cane or beet sugar and chemically pure sucrose, in solid form.
Common questions
What is the value of sugar imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported sugar worth $389.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 589.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 223 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 52% on 2023.
Which countries supply sugar to Turkey?
Morocco was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($228.3 million), followed by Brazil (18%) and Ukraine (9%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 633% on the year.
What is the average import price of sugar per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.66 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $0.59 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 sugar to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $159.3 million in 2017 to $389.2 million in 2024, an increase of 144%. The peak was 2022 at $549.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export sugar?
Yes. Turkey exported $123.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Syria, Iraq and Georgia. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $266.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for sugar?
The HS code for sugar is heading 1701. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 1701.99 (100% of the value) and 1701.14 (0%). It sits in HS chapter 17 (sugars and sugar confectionery). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1701 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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