Bananas imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported bananas worth $182.0 million (157.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 169% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $321.0 million.
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 | $182.0M | 157.0K t |
| 2023 | $67.5M | 81.8K t |
| 2022 | $204.6M | 169.8K t |
| 2021 | $227.7M | 366.2K t |
| 2020 | $321.0M | 437.1K t |
| 2019 | $250.2M | 430.2K t |
| 2018 | $182.4M | 474.5K t |
| 2017 | $167.0M | 530.3K t |
Where Turkey imports bananas from
Ecuador alone supplied 73% of it. Among the main suppliers, Ecuador grew fastest (+277% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ecuador | $132.6M | 73% |
| Costa Rica | $43.5M | 24% |
| Egypt | $2.1M | 1.2% |
| Lebanon | $2.0M | 1.1% |
| Colombia | $1.6M | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $100K | 0.1% |
| France | $70K | 0% |
| China | $68K | 0% |
| Nicaragua | $11K | 0% |
| Uganda | $3K | 0% |
Product types under HS 0803
| 0803.90 | Fruit, edible: bananas, other than plantains, fresh or dried | 100% |
| 0803.10 | Fruit, edible: plantains, fresh or dried | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0803.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.16 per kg, 78% above the world average of $0.65. 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.
Bananas exports from Turkey
Exports of bananas by Turkey reached $1.2 million in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Ecuador (27%), Uzbekistan (23%), Syria (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+71% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ecuador | $338K | 27% |
| Uzbekistan | $283K | 23% |
| Syria | $130K | 11% |
| Georgia | $124K | 10% |
| Iraq | $119K | 9.6% |
| Iran | $45K | 3.6% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $37K | 3% |
| Germany | $22K | 1.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $20K | 1.6% |
| Libya | $17K | 1.4% |
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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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 0803: Bananas, including plantains; fresh or dried.
Common questions
What is the value of bananas imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported bananas worth $182.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 157.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 205 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 169% on 2023.
Which countries supply bananas to Turkey?
Ecuador was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($132.6 million), followed by Costa Rica (24%) and Egypt (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Ecuador grew fastest among the top ten, up 277% on the year.
What is the average import price of bananas per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.16 per kg in 2024, 78% above the world average of $0.65 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 bananas to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $167.0 million in 2017 to $182.0 million in 2024, an increase of 9%. The peak was 2020 at $321.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export bananas?
Yes. Turkey exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ecuador, Uzbekistan and Syria. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $180.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for bananas?
The HS code for bananas is heading 0803. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 0803.90 (100% of the value) and 0803.10 (0%). 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 0803 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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