Toothpaste imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of toothpaste by Turkey reached $111.5 million in 2024 (20.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 4% from 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 | $111.5M | 20.8K t |
| 2023 | $115.6M | 22.4K t |
| 2022 | $92.4M | 19.2K t |
| 2021 | $91.0M | 19.3K t |
| 2020 | $90.0M | 19.2K t |
| 2019 | $76.4M | 15.7K t |
| 2018 | $82.6M | 16.6K t |
| 2017 | $82.3M | 18.0K t |
Where Turkey imports toothpaste from
The largest suppliers were Slovakia (25%), Poland (13%), Germany (12%). Among the main suppliers, Russia grew fastest (+56% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Slovakia | $28.0M | 25% |
| Poland | $14.4M | 13% |
| Germany | $13.8M | 12% |
| Ireland | $10.8M | 9.7% |
| China | $10.1M | 9.1% |
| Italy | $7.3M | 6.5% |
| United States | $5.9M | 5.3% |
| Egypt | $4.7M | 4.3% |
| Russia | $3.2M | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $3.1M | 2.7% |
Product types under HS 3306
| 3306.10 | Oral or dental hygiene preparations: dentifrices | 79% |
| 3306.90 | Oral or dental hygiene preparations: other than dentifrices | 19% |
| 3306.20 | Oral or dental hygiene preparations: yarn used to clean between the teeth (dental floss) | 2.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3306.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.37 per kg, close to the world average of $5.25.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Toothpaste exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $28.2 million of toothpaste in 2024 (6.4 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Russia (13%), Iran (11%), Cyprus (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 32%. Among the main buyer markets, Iran grew fastest (+46% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $3.6M | 13% |
| Iran | $3.1M | 11% |
| Cyprus | $2.2M | 7.9% |
| Kazakhstan | $1.8M | 6.5% |
| Ukraine | $1.7M | 6% |
| Azerbaijan | $1.5M | 5.2% |
| Uzbekistan | $1.4M | 4.9% |
| United States | $1.0M | 3.6% |
| Libya | $891K | 3.2% |
| Iraq | $850K | 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 3306: Oral or dental hygiene preparations; including fixative pastes and powders; yarn used to clean between the teeth (dental floss), in individual retail packages.
Common questions
What is the value of toothpaste imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported toothpaste worth $111.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 20.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 221 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply toothpaste to Turkey?
Slovakia was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($28.0 million), followed by Poland (13%) and Germany (12%). The top three together account for 50%, out of 50 supplier countries in total. Russia grew fastest among the top ten, up 56% on the year.
What is the average import price of toothpaste per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.37 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $5.25 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 toothpaste to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $82.3 million in 2017 to $111.5 million in 2024, an increase of 36%. The peak was 2023 at $115.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export toothpaste?
Yes. Turkey exported $28.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Russia, Iran and Cyprus. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $83.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for toothpaste?
The HS code for toothpaste is heading 3306. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 3306.10 (79% of the value) and 3306.90 (19%). It sits in HS chapter 33 (essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3306 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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