Animal waste and byproducts imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported animal waste and byproducts worth $66.6 million (62.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 7% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $66.6M | 62.2K t |
| 2023 | $62.0M | 58.6K t |
| 2022 | $56.9M | 50.2K t |
| 2021 | $34.8M | 22.0K t |
| 2020 | $25.0M | 13.5K t |
| 2019 | $21.6M | 14.7K t |
| 2018 | $28.6M | 12.2K t |
| 2017 | $24.1M | 8.0K t |
Where Turkey imports animal waste and byproducts from
The largest suppliers were Morocco (34%), United States (18%), United Kingdom (6%). Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+185% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $22.7M | 34% |
| United States | $12.0M | 18% |
| United Kingdom | $3.8M | 5.7% |
| France | $2.9M | 4.4% |
| Germany | $2.9M | 4.4% |
| Thailand | $2.4M | 3.6% |
| Azerbaijan | $1.8M | 2.7% |
| Denmark | $1.7M | 2.5% |
| Belgium | $1.7M | 2.5% |
| Uzbekistan | $1.5M | 2.3% |
Product types under HS 0511
| 0511.91 | Animal products: of fish or crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates: dead animals of chapter 03, unfit for human consumption | 54% |
| 0511.99 | Animal products: n.e.c. in chapter 5 | 27% |
| 0511.10 | Animal products: bovine semen | 19% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0511.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.07 per kg, close to the world average of $1.08.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Animal waste and byproducts exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported animal waste and byproducts worth $18.3 million (7.1 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United States (35%), Indonesia (8%), Switzerland (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+246% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $6.4M | 35% |
| Indonesia | $1.6M | 8.5% |
| Switzerland | $1.5M | 8% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 7.8% |
| Netherlands | $1.4M | 7.6% |
| United Kingdom | $1.3M | 7.2% |
| Canada | $1.1M | 5.9% |
| Vietnam | $1.1M | 5.8% |
| Togo | $522K | 2.9% |
| Slovenia | $432K | 2.4% |
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 0511: Animal products not elsewhere specified or included; dead animals of chapter 1 or 3, unfit for human consumption.
Common questions
What is the value of animal waste and byproducts imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported animal waste and byproducts worth $66.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 62.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 194 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply animal waste and byproducts to Turkey?
Morocco was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($22.7 million), followed by the United States (18%) and the United Kingdom (6%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 48 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 185% on the year.
What is the average import price of animal waste and byproducts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.07 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.08 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 imports of animal waste and byproducts to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $24.1 million in 2017 to $66.6 million in 2024, an increase of 176%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export animal waste and byproducts?
Yes. Turkey exported $18.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Indonesia and Switzerland. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $48.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for animal waste and byproducts?
The HS code for animal waste and byproducts is heading 0511. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 0511.91 (54% of the value) and 0511.99 (27%). 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 0511 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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