Vanillin imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of vanillin by Turkey reached $7.0 million in 2024 (566 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 10% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $14.0 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 | $7.0M | 566 t |
| 2023 | $7.7M | 536 t |
| 2022 | $14.0M | 533 t |
| 2021 | $8.2M | 497 t |
| 2020 | $7.3M | 501 t |
| 2019 | $7.4M | 503 t |
| 2018 | $6.1M | 475 t |
| 2017 | $4.8M | 429 t |
Where Turkey imports vanillin from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 72% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+80% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.1M | 72% |
| France | $730K | 10% |
| Netherlands | $370K | 5.3% |
| Germany | $276K | 3.9% |
| Norway | $265K | 3.8% |
| United States | $224K | 3.2% |
| Spain | $49K | 0.7% |
| Switzerland | $12K | 0.2% |
| India | $8K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.37 per kg, close to the world average of $14.06.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Vanillin exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $835 thousand of vanillin in 2024 (66 tonnes). Most of it went to Iran (44%), Syria (34%), Iraq (4%). Among the main buyer markets, Azerbaijan grew fastest (+327% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | $370K | 44% |
| Syria | $285K | 34% |
| Iraq | $31K | 3.7% |
| Russia | $29K | 3.5% |
| Azerbaijan | $19K | 2.3% |
| Burkina Faso | $19K | 2.3% |
| Belarus | $16K | 1.9% |
| Libya | $8K | 0.9% |
| Angola | $7K | 0.8% |
| France | $5K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey vanillin imports (HS 2912.41): 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 2912.41: Aldehydes: aldehyde-ethers, aldehyde-phenols and aldehydes with other oxygen function, vanillin (4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde).
Common questions
What is the value of vanillin imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported vanillin worth $7.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 566 tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 147 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply vanillin to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($5.1 million), followed by France (10%) and the Netherlands (5%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 384% on the year.
What is the average import price of vanillin per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.37 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $14.06 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of vanillin to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.8 million in 2017 to $7.0 million in 2024, an increase of 44%. The peak was 2022 at $14.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.8 million a year.
Does Turkey also export vanillin?
Yes. Turkey exported $835 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iran, Syria and Iraq. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $6.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for vanillin?
The HS code for vanillin is subheading 2912.41. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2912 page.
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