Apples and pears exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $278.0 million of apples and pears in 2024 (394.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 3%. Value rose 8% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average.
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 | $278.0M | 394.7K t |
| 2023 | $258.1M | 449.4K t |
| 2022 | $245.9M | 496.7K t |
| 2021 | $282.5M | 482.2K t |
| 2020 | $191.8M | 310.9K t |
| 2019 | $150.1M | 349.5K t |
| 2018 | $168.7M | 347.0K t |
| 2017 | $113.4M | 265.8K t |
Where Turkey exports apples and pears to
Most of it went to India (29%), Iraq (24%), Russia (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Iraq grew fastest (+167% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $80.7M | 29% |
| Iraq | $67.1M | 24% |
| Russia | $29.6M | 11% |
| Saudi Arabia | $15.8M | 5.7% |
| Libya | $11.2M | 4% |
| Romania | $8.6M | 3.1% |
| Germany | $7.0M | 2.5% |
| Malaysia | $6.3M | 2.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $5.1M | 1.8% |
| Syria | $4.8M | 1.7% |
Product types under HS 0808
| 0808.10 | Fruit, edible: apples, fresh | 73% |
| 0808.30 | Fruit, edible: pears, fresh | 22% |
| 0808.40 | Fruit, edible: quinces, fresh | 5.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0808.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.70 per kg, 35% below the world average of $1.08, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Apples and pears imports to Turkey
Imports of apples and pears by Turkey reached $1.3 million in 2024 (3.0 thousand tonnes). Ukraine alone supplied 61% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | $806K | 61% |
| Croatia | $72K | 5.5% |
| Chile | $69K | 5.2% |
| Iran | $62K | 4.7% |
| Greece | $55K | 4.2% |
| Italy | $45K | 3.4% |
| Portugal | $40K | 3.1% |
| Lebanon | $40K | 3% |
| Cyprus | $39K | 2.9% |
| Belgium | $34K | 2.6% |
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 0808: Apples, pears and quinces; fresh.
Common questions
What is the value of apples and pears exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported apples and pears worth $278.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 394.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 150 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries buy apples and pears from Turkey?
India was the largest buyer with 29% of the value ($80.7 million), followed by Iraq (24%) and Russia (11%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 97 buyer countries in total. Iraq grew fastest among the top ten, up 167% on the year.
What is the average export price of apples and pears per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.70 per kg in 2024, 35% below 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 exports of apples and pears from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $113.4 million in 2017 to $278.0 million in 2024, an increase of 145%. The peak was 2021 at $282.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import apples and pears?
Yes. Turkey imported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Ukraine, Croatia and Chile. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $276.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for apples and pears?
The HS code for apples and pears is heading 0808. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 0808.10 (73% of the value) and 0808.30 (22%). It sits in HS chapter 08 (fruit and nuts, edible; peel of citrus fruit or melons). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0808 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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