Yeast exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $261.2 million of yeast in 2024 (102.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 162 countries for exports of this product. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $261.2M | 102.2K t |
| 2023 | $267.5M | 95.3K t |
| 2022 | $260.3M | 101.5K t |
| 2021 | $226.1M | 106.0K t |
| 2020 | $211.1M | 99.1K t |
| 2019 | $202.0M | 99.7K t |
| 2018 | $223.3M | 104.6K t |
| 2017 | $213.2M | 96.4K t |
Where Turkey exports yeast to
Most of it went to Algeria (11%), United States (8%), Sudan (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 26%. Among the main buyer markets, Libya grew fastest (+172% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | $29.7M | 11% |
| United States | $19.9M | 7.6% |
| Sudan | $17.2M | 6.6% |
| Libya | $14.3M | 5.5% |
| Iraq | $12.8M | 4.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $8.7M | 3.3% |
| Syria | $7.8M | 3% |
| Mauritania | $7.2M | 2.7% |
| Chad | $6.6M | 2.5% |
| Bulgaria | $5.5M | 2.1% |
Product types under HS 2102
| 2102.10 | Yeasts: active | 92% |
| 2102.20 | Yeasts: inactive, other single-cell micro-organisms, dead | 4.2% |
| 2102.30 | Baking powders: prepared | 3.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2102.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.56 per kg, close to the world average of $2.29.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Yeast imports to Turkey
Imports of yeast by Turkey reached $28.7 million in 2024 (12.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from Iran (13%), Russia (13%), Italy (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 37%. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+178% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | $3.8M | 13% |
| Russia | $3.8M | 13% |
| Italy | $3.1M | 11% |
| China | $2.8M | 9.7% |
| Belgium | $2.7M | 9.3% |
| France | $2.3M | 8% |
| Egypt | $2.0M | 6.9% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 4.3% |
| Serbia | $1.1M | 4% |
| Poland | $944K | 3.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 2102: Yeasts (active or inactive); other single-cell micro-organisms, dead (but not including vaccines of heading no. 3002); prepared baking powders.
Common questions
What is the value of yeast exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported yeast worth $261.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 102.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 162 countries worldwide, with 7% of world exports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries buy yeast from Turkey?
Algeria was the largest buyer with 11% of the value ($29.7 million), followed by the United States (8%) and Sudan (7%). The top three together account for 26%, out of 174 buyer countries in total. Libya grew fastest among the top ten, up 172% on the year.
What is the average export price of yeast per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.56 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $2.29 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of yeast from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $213.2 million in 2017 to $261.2 million in 2024, an increase of 22%. The peak was 2023 at $267.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import yeast?
Yes. Turkey imported $28.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Iran, Russia and Italy. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $232.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for yeast?
The HS code for yeast is heading 2102. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 2102.10 (92% of the value) and 2102.20 (4%). It sits in HS chapter 21 (miscellaneous edible preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2102 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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