Whey protein imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $3.0 million of whey protein in 2024 (225 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 14% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% 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 | $3.0M | 225 t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 184 t |
| 2022 | $1.4M | 96 t |
| 2021 | $602K | 57 t |
| 2020 | $294K | 19 t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 100 t |
| 2018 | $946K | 25 t |
| 2017 | $741K | 2 t |
Where Turkey imports whey protein from
One supplier dominates: United Kingdom accounted for 95% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $2.8M | 95% |
| Germany | $55K | 1.8% |
| France | $31K | 1% |
| United States | $31K | 1% |
| Australia | $10K | 0.3% |
| China | $10K | 0.3% |
| Sweden | $9K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $8K | 0.3% |
| Canada | $1K | 0% |
| Latvia | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.31 per kg, 51% above the world average of $8.81. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey whey protein imports (HS 3502.90): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 3502.90: Albumins, albuminates and other albumin derivatives: other than egg or milk albumin, including concentrates of two or more whey proteins.
Common questions
What is the value of whey protein imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported whey protein worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 225 tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 147 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply whey protein to Turkey?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by Germany (2%) and France (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 177% on the year.
What is the average import price of whey protein per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.31 per kg in 2024, 51% above the world average of $8.81 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of whey protein to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $741 thousand in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, an increase of 304%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for whey protein?
The HS code for whey protein is subheading 3502.90. It sits in HS chapter 35 (albuminoidal substances; modified starches; glues; enzymes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3502 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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