Brewery waste imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported brewery waste worth $319.4 million (1.17 million tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 111 countries. Value rose 13% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $319.4M | 1.17M t |
| 2023 | $283.5M | 857.5K t |
| 2022 | $228.0M | 647.6K t |
| 2021 | $306.3M | 1.06M t |
| 2020 | $242.4M | 1.04M t |
| 2019 | $205.8M | 895.1K t |
| 2018 | $274.9M | 1.18M t |
| 2017 | $325.4M | 1.79M t |
Where Turkey imports brewery waste from
One supplier dominates: United States accounted for 70% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+209% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $223.2M | 70% |
| Brazil | $41.2M | 13% |
| Russia | $29.1M | 9.1% |
| Bulgaria | $11.2M | 3.5% |
| Moldova | $4.4M | 1.4% |
| Hungary | $4.2M | 1.3% |
| Romania | $3.3M | 1% |
| Netherlands | $1.7M | 0.5% |
| Ukraine | $358K | 0.1% |
| China | $243K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.27 per kg, close to the world average of $0.26.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Brewery waste exports from Turkey
Exports of brewery waste by Turkey reached $1.8 million in 2024 (6.2 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Cyprus accounted for 99% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cyprus | $1.8M | 99% |
| Syria | $26K | 1.5% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey brewery waste imports (HS 2303.30): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 2303.30: Brewing or distilling dregs and waste: whether or not in the form of pellets.
Common questions
What is the value of brewery waste imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported brewery waste worth $319.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.17 million tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 111 countries worldwide, with 8% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply brewery waste to Turkey?
The United States was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($223.2 million), followed by Brazil (13%) and Russia (9%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 209% on the year.
What is the average import price of brewery waste per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.27 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.26 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of brewery waste to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $325.4 million in 2017 to $319.4 million in 2024, a fall of 2%. The peak was 2017 at $325.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $273.2 million a year.
Does Turkey also export brewery waste?
Yes. Turkey exported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Cyprus, Syria and Canada. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $317.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for brewery waste?
The HS code for brewery waste is subheading 2303.30. It sits in HS chapter 23 (food industries, residues and wastes thereof; prepared animal fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2303 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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