Sugar confectionery exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported sugar confectionery worth $921.8 million (317.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 197 countries. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average.
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 | $921.8M | 317.0K t |
| 2023 | $916.0M | 314.1K t |
| 2022 | $797.4M | 309.5K t |
| 2021 | $631.1M | 280.4K t |
| 2020 | $480.3M | 218.9K t |
| 2019 | $473.2M | 217.0K t |
| 2018 | $446.1M | 196.3K t |
| 2017 | $451.5M | 188.5K t |
Where Turkey exports sugar confectionery to
The largest buyer markets were United States (20%), United Kingdom (12%), Iraq (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 40%. Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest (+101% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $188.2M | 20% |
| United Kingdom | $111.9M | 12% |
| Iraq | $72.0M | 7.8% |
| Germany | $39.3M | 4.3% |
| Russia | $28.9M | 3.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $23.4M | 2.5% |
| South Korea | $22.3M | 2.4% |
| Netherlands | $21.8M | 2.4% |
| Egypt | $21.0M | 2.3% |
| Libya | $15.9M | 1.7% |
Product types under HS 1704
| 1704.90 | Sugar confectionery: (excluding chewing gum, including white chocolate), not containing cocoa | 93% |
| 1704.10 | Sugar confectionery: chewing gum, whether or not sugar-coated, not containing cocoa | 7.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1704.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.91 per kg, 24% below the world average of $3.85, 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.
Sugar confectionery imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported sugar confectionery worth $70.8 million (16.7 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from Belgium (27%), Ukraine (18%), China (12%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+80% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $18.9M | 27% |
| Ukraine | $12.4M | 18% |
| China | $8.8M | 13% |
| Germany | $5.3M | 7.5% |
| Netherlands | $5.2M | 7.3% |
| United Kingdom | $3.3M | 4.6% |
| Poland | $3.1M | 4.3% |
| Spain | $2.4M | 3.3% |
| Czech Republic | $1.3M | 1.9% |
| France | $1.3M | 1.9% |
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 1704: Sugar confectionery (including white chocolate), not containing cocoa.
Common questions
What is the value of sugar confectionery exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported sugar confectionery worth $921.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 317.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 197 countries worldwide, with 5% of world exports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries buy sugar confectionery from Turkey?
The United States was the largest buyer with 20% of the value ($188.2 million), followed by the United Kingdom (12%) and Iraq (8%). The top three together account for 40%, out of 187 buyer countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 101% on the year.
What is the average export price of sugar confectionery per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.91 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $3.85 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 exports of sugar confectionery from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $451.5 million in 2017 to $921.8 million in 2024, an increase of 104%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import sugar confectionery?
Yes. Turkey imported $70.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Belgium, Ukraine and China. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $851.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for sugar confectionery?
The HS code for sugar confectionery is heading 1704. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 1704.90 (93% of the value) and 1704.10 (7%). It sits in HS chapter 17 (sugars and sugar confectionery). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1704 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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