Bird skins and feathers imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $7.2 million of bird skins and feathers in 2024 (627 tonnes). Value fell 9% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% 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 | $7.2M | 627 t |
| 2023 | $7.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $7.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $4.9M | 795 t |
| 2020 | $5.3M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 541 t |
Where Turkey imports bird skins and feathers from
The largest suppliers were Italy (31%), Spain (18%), Bulgaria (17%). Among the main suppliers, Serbia grew fastest (+174% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $2.2M | 31% |
| Spain | $1.3M | 18% |
| Bulgaria | $1.2M | 17% |
| Hungary | $965K | 13% |
| China | $514K | 7.1% |
| Poland | $456K | 6.3% |
| Germany | $209K | 2.9% |
| Serbia | $139K | 1.9% |
| Vietnam | $58K | 0.8% |
| France | $54K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 0505
| 0505.10 | Animal products: feathers and down used for stuffing, not further worked than cleaned, disinfected or treated for preservation | 95% |
| 0505.90 | Animal products: skins and other parts of birds, feathers and down (not for stuffing), powder and waste of such, not further worked than cleaned… | 4.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0505.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.52 per kg, 152% above the world average of $4.58. 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.
Bird skins and feathers exports from Turkey
Exports of bird skins and feathers by Turkey reached $1.6 million in 2024 (77 tonnes). Germany alone took 84% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+379% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.3M | 84% |
| Hungary | $135K | 8.4% |
| Italy | $81K | 5% |
| United States | $39K | 2.4% |
| Lebanon | $4K | 0.3% |
| Cyprus | $1K | 0.1% |
| Slovenia | $0K | 0% |
| Albania | $0K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
| Russia | $0K | 0% |
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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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 0505: Skins and other parts of birds with feathers, down; feathers, down and parts thereof; not further worked than cleaned, disinfected, treated for preservation; powder, waste and parts of feathers.
Common questions
What is the value of bird skins and feathers imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported bird skins and feathers worth $7.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 627 tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 128 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply bird skins and feathers to Turkey?
Italy was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Spain (18%) and Bulgaria (17%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Serbia grew fastest among the top ten, up 174% on the year.
What is the average import price of bird skins and feathers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.52 per kg in 2024, 152% above the world average of $4.58 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 bird skins and feathers to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $7.2 million in 2024, an increase of 229%. The peak was 2023 at $7.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export bird skins and feathers?
Yes. Turkey exported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Hungary and Italy. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $5.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for bird skins and feathers?
The HS code for bird skins and feathers is heading 0505. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 0505.10 (95% of the value) and 0505.90 (5%). 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 0505 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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