Animal casings exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of animal casings by Turkey reached $70.4 million in 2024 (12.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is 12% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $90.5 million.
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 | $70.4M | 12.4K t |
| 2023 | $80.3M | 14.1K t |
| 2022 | $90.5M | 13.8K t |
| 2021 | $87.8M | 15.1K t |
| 2020 | $67.5M | 8.0K t |
| 2019 | $57.9M | 7.3K t |
| 2018 | $54.0M | 5.1K t |
| 2017 | $49.0M | 4.0K t |
Where Turkey exports animal casings to
Most of it went to Vietnam (39%), Germany (11%), Hong Kong (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Vietnam grew fastest (+114% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $27.3M | 39% |
| Germany | $7.8M | 11% |
| Hong Kong | $6.9M | 9.8% |
| France | $5.2M | 7.4% |
| Slovakia | $2.6M | 3.7% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $2.6M | 3.7% |
| Denmark | $2.4M | 3.4% |
| Netherlands | $1.9M | 2.7% |
| Austria | $1.8M | 2.5% |
| Bulgaria | $1.5M | 2.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.66 per kg, 45% above the world average of $3.90. 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.
Animal casings imports to Turkey
Imports of animal casings by Turkey reached $28.5 million in 2024 (7.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were Iran (18%), Spain (14%), Bulgaria (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 45%. Among the main suppliers, Lebanon grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | $5.1M | 18% |
| Spain | $3.8M | 14% |
| Bulgaria | $3.8M | 13% |
| Australia | $2.8M | 9.8% |
| Brazil | $2.5M | 8.7% |
| Germany | $2.3M | 8% |
| Lebanon | $1.2M | 4.4% |
| New Zealand | $1.0M | 3.7% |
| Romania | $1.0M | 3.6% |
| Kazakhstan | $926K | 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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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 0504: Guts, bladders and stomachs of animals (other than fish); whole and pieces thereof, fresh, chilled, frozen, salted, in brine, dried or smoked.
Common questions
What is the value of animal casings exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported animal casings worth $70.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 117 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries buy animal casings from Turkey?
Vietnam was the largest buyer with 39% of the value ($27.3 million), followed by Germany (11%) and Hong Kong (10%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 54 buyer countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 114% on the year.
What is the average export price of animal casings per kg?
The average declared export value was about $5.66 per kg in 2024, 45% above the world average of $3.90 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 animal casings from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $49.0 million in 2017 to $70.4 million in 2024, an increase of 44%. The peak was 2022 at $90.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import animal casings?
Yes. Turkey imported $28.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Iran, Spain and Bulgaria. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $41.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for animal casings?
The HS code for animal casings is heading 0504. In Turkey all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 0504.00. It sits in HS chapter 05 (animal originated products; not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0504 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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