Bread and baked goods exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported bread and baked goods worth $1.62 billion (538.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 3%. Value rose 9% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% 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 | $1.62B | 538.7K t |
| 2023 | $1.49B | 501.6K t |
| 2022 | $1.39B | 538.3K t |
| 2021 | $1.18B | 552.0K t |
| 2020 | $1.08B | 525.1K t |
| 2019 | $1.07B | 509.1K t |
| 2018 | $1.00B | 461.2K t |
| 2017 | $939.0M | 436.9K t |
Where Turkey exports bread and baked goods to
Most of it went to Iraq (28%), Germany (5%), United States (5%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 38%. Among the main buyer markets, Palestine grew fastest (+46% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $452.7M | 28% |
| Germany | $85.0M | 5.3% |
| United States | $78.8M | 4.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $66.5M | 4.1% |
| Libya | $58.0M | 3.6% |
| Yemen | $54.5M | 3.4% |
| Azerbaijan | $53.3M | 3.3% |
| United Kingdom | $49.6M | 3.1% |
| Palestine | $41.9M | 2.6% |
| Russia | $40.0M | 2.5% |
Product types under HS 1905
| 1905.90 | Food preparations: bakers' wares n.e.c. in heading no. 1605, whether or not containing cocoa: communion wafers, empty cachets suitable for… | 39% |
| 1905.31 | Food preparations: sweet biscuits, whether or not containing cocoa | 30% |
| 1905.32 | Food preparations: waffles and wafers, whether or not containing cocoa | 30% |
| 1905.40 | Food preparations: rusks, toasted bread and similar toasted products, whether or not containing cocoa | 0.9% |
| 1905.10 | Food preparations: crispbread, whether or not containing cocoa | 0% |
| 1905.20 | Food preparations: gingerbread and the like, whether or not containing cocoa | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1905.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.01 per kg, close to the world average of $3.59.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Bread and baked goods imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $138.0 million of bread and baked goods in 2024 (35.3 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were Poland (16%), Malaysia (15%), Italy (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 44%. Among the main suppliers, Romania grew fastest (+824% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $21.9M | 16% |
| Malaysia | $20.7M | 15% |
| Italy | $18.6M | 14% |
| Germany | $16.3M | 12% |
| Czech Republic | $8.7M | 6.3% |
| Ukraine | $8.4M | 6.1% |
| Belgium | $7.3M | 5.3% |
| Spain | $5.9M | 4.2% |
| Netherlands | $5.7M | 4.1% |
| Romania | $4.7M | 3.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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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 1905: Bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits, other bakers' wares, whether or not containing cocoa; communion wafers, empty cachets suitable for pharmaceutical use, sealing wafers, rice paper and similar products.
Common questions
What is the value of bread and baked goods exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported bread and baked goods worth $1.62 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 538.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 207 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries buy bread and baked goods from Turkey?
Iraq was the largest buyer with 28% of the value ($452.7 million), followed by Germany (5%) and the United States (5%). The top three together account for 38%, out of 191 buyer countries in total. Palestine grew fastest among the top ten, up 46% on the year.
What is the average export price of bread and baked goods per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.01 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $3.59 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 bread and baked goods from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $939.0 million in 2017 to $1.62 billion in 2024, an increase of 73%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import bread and baked goods?
Yes. Turkey imported $138.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Poland, Malaysia and Italy. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.48 billion a year.
What is the HS code for bread and baked goods?
The HS code for bread and baked goods is heading 1905. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 1905.90 (39% of the value) and 1905.31 (30%). It sits in HS chapter 19 (preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1905 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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