Wheat starch imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported wheat starch worth $5.3 million (11.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 14% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $6.9 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 | $5.3M | 11.6K t |
| 2023 | $6.1M | 10.3K t |
| 2022 | $6.9M | 13.1K t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 12.7K t |
| 2020 | $6.0M | 13.7K t |
| 2019 | $5.5M | 11.5K t |
| 2018 | $6.3M | 12.0K t |
| 2017 | $5.5M | 12.9K t |
Where Turkey imports wheat starch from
Most of the value came from Belgium (31%), Netherlands (21%), Iran (19%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+177% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $1.7M | 31% |
| Netherlands | $1.1M | 21% |
| Iran | $994K | 19% |
| Germany | $820K | 16% |
| Lithuania | $372K | 7% |
| Argentina | $163K | 3.1% |
| France | $56K | 1.1% |
| Serbia | $53K | 1% |
| Austria | $45K | 0.9% |
| Russia | $12K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.46 per kg, close to the world average of $0.51.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Wheat starch exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported wheat starch worth $591 thousand (345 tonnes). Most of it went to Germany (32%), Iraq (14%), United Kingdom (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Azerbaijan grew fastest (+102% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $187K | 32% |
| Iraq | $80K | 14% |
| United Kingdom | $45K | 7.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $42K | 7.2% |
| Kazakhstan | $38K | 6.4% |
| Azerbaijan | $28K | 4.8% |
| United States | $24K | 4.1% |
| Cyprus | $24K | 4% |
| Kuwait | $17K | 2.9% |
| Belarus | $13K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey wheat starch imports (HS 1108.11): 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 1108.11: Starch: wheat.
Common questions
What is the value of wheat starch imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported wheat starch worth $5.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 157 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply wheat starch to Turkey?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by the Netherlands (21%) and Iran (19%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 916% on the year.
What is the average import price of wheat starch per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.46 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $0.51 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of wheat starch to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.5 million in 2017 to $5.3 million in 2024, a fall of 3%. The peak was 2022 at $6.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.7 million a year.
Does Turkey also export wheat starch?
Yes. Turkey exported $591 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Iraq and the United Kingdom. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $4.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for wheat starch?
The HS code for wheat starch is subheading 1108.11. It sits in HS chapter 11 (products of the milling industry; malt, starches, inulin, wheat gluten). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1108 page.
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