Turmeric imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of turmeric by Turkey reached $3.2 million in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 82% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average.
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 | $3.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $1.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $1.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $1.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 2.4K t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 966 t |
Where Turkey imports turmeric from
India alone supplied 95% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+95% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $3.1M | 95% |
| Indonesia | $50K | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $29K | 0.9% |
| Peru | $19K | 0.6% |
| Ethiopia | $18K | 0.6% |
| Nigeria | $17K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $14K | 0.5% |
| Sri Lanka | $4K | 0.1% |
| Pakistan | $0K | 0% |
| Costa Rica | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.72 per kg, close to the world average of $1.84.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Turmeric exports from Turkey
Exports of turmeric by Turkey reached $1.2 million in 2024 (428 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Syria (19%), Algeria (16%), Libya (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%. Among the main buyer markets, Hungary grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Syria | $233K | 19% |
| Algeria | $193K | 16% |
| Libya | $138K | 11% |
| Iraq | $80K | 6.6% |
| Germany | $72K | 5.9% |
| Australia | $61K | 5.1% |
| Azerbaijan | $48K | 4% |
| Hungary | $48K | 3.9% |
| Egypt | $44K | 3.6% |
| United States | $37K | 3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey turmeric imports (HS 0910.30): 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 0910.30: Spices: turmeric (curcuma).
Common questions
What is the value of turmeric imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported turmeric worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 213 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 82% on 2023.
Which countries supply turmeric to Turkey?
India was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by Indonesia (2%) and the Netherlands (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 240% on the year.
What is the average import price of turmeric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.72 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $1.84 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of turmeric to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, an increase of 175%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
Does Turkey also export turmeric?
Yes. Turkey exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Syria, Algeria and Libya. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for turmeric?
The HS code for turmeric is subheading 0910.30. It sits in HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0910 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Turkey. Tell us your product to see it live.
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