Vitamin B12 (unmixed) imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported vitamin b12 (unmixed) worth $5.0 million (12 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 13% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $6.3 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 | $5.0M | 12 t |
| 2023 | $4.5M | 8 t |
| 2022 | $6.3M | 6 t |
| 2021 | $4.6M | 6 t |
| 2020 | $4.2M | 2 t |
| 2019 | $6.3M | 25 t |
| 2018 | $4.8M | 2 t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 1 t |
Where Turkey imports vitamin b12 (unmixed) from
Most of the value came from China (49%), France (17%), Spain (13%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+78% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.5M | 49% |
| France | $849K | 17% |
| Spain | $663K | 13% |
| Mexico | $260K | 5.2% |
| Netherlands | $210K | 4.2% |
| Switzerland | $207K | 4.1% |
| Serbia | $136K | 2.7% |
| India | $114K | 2.3% |
| Germany | $46K | 0.9% |
| Italy | $32K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $427.38 per kg, 344% above the world average of $96.26. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Vitamin B12 (unmixed) exports from Turkey
Exports of vitamin b12 (unmixed) by Turkey reached $213 thousand in 2024 (6 tonnes). Most of it went to Nigeria (19%), Qatar (16%), Romania (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%. Among the main buyer markets, Libya grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | $40K | 19% |
| Qatar | $34K | 16% |
| Romania | $24K | 11% |
| Uzbekistan | $20K | 9.4% |
| Kuwait | $18K | 8.3% |
| Slovakia | $13K | 6.2% |
| Azerbaijan | $11K | 5.2% |
| United States | $10K | 4.8% |
| Libya | $7K | 3.1% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $6K | 3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey vitamin b12 (unmixed) imports (HS 2936.26): 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 2936.26: Vitamins: vitamin B12 and its derivatives, unmixed.
Common questions
What is the value of vitamin b12 (unmixed) imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported vitamin b12 (unmixed) worth $5.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12 tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 162 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply vitamin b12 (unmixed) to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by France (17%) and Spain (13%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 891% on the year.
What is the average import price of vitamin b12 (unmixed) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $427.38 per kg in 2024, 344% above the world average of $96.26 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of vitamin b12 (unmixed) to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $5.0 million in 2024, an increase of 250%. The peak was 2022 at $6.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.7 million a year.
Does Turkey also export vitamin b12 (unmixed)?
Yes. Turkey exported $213 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Nigeria, Qatar and Romania. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $4.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for vitamin b12 (unmixed)?
The HS code for vitamin b12 (unmixed) is subheading 2936.26. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2936 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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