Bulk black tea imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of bulk black tea by Turkey reached $51.5 million in 2024 (15.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 17% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $96.8 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 | $51.5M | 15.0K t |
| 2023 | $62.1M | 17.9K t |
| 2022 | $36.8M | 11.1K t |
| 2021 | $63.2M | 20.5K t |
| 2020 | $74.1M | 23.7K t |
| 2019 | $96.8M | 20.9K t |
| 2018 | $34.0M | 14.6K t |
| 2017 | $69.9M | 20.6K t |
Where Turkey imports bulk black tea from
One supplier dominates: Sri Lanka accounted for 73% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | $37.4M | 73% |
| India | $6.7M | 13% |
| Kenya | $3.9M | 7.5% |
| Iran | $2.0M | 3.9% |
| Georgia | $885K | 1.7% |
| Netherlands | $282K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $151K | 0.3% |
| Malawi | $96K | 0.2% |
| Uganda | $23K | 0% |
| Indonesia | $19K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.43 per kg, 30% above the world average of $2.63. 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.
Bulk black tea exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $2.7 million of bulk black tea in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Finland (17%), United States (8%), India (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 32%. Among the main buyer markets, Finland grew fastest (+423% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Finland | $450K | 17% |
| United States | $209K | 7.8% |
| India | $207K | 7.7% |
| Georgia | $197K | 7.3% |
| Germany | $156K | 5.8% |
| France | $146K | 5.4% |
| Belarus | $139K | 5.2% |
| United Kingdom | $121K | 4.5% |
| Netherlands | $90K | 3.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $81K | 3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey bulk black tea imports (HS 0902.40): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 0902.40: Tea, black: (fermented) and partly fermented tea, in immediate packings of a content exceeding 3kg.
Common questions
What is the value of bulk black tea imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported bulk black tea worth $51.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 210 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply bulk black tea to Turkey?
Sri Lanka was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($37.4 million), followed by India (13%) and Kenya (8%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 56 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 275% on the year.
What is the average import price of bulk black tea per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.43 per kg in 2024, 30% above the world average of $2.63 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of bulk black tea to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $69.9 million in 2017 to $51.5 million in 2024, a fall of 26%. The peak was 2019 at $96.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $61.0 million a year.
Does Turkey also export bulk black tea?
Yes. Turkey exported $2.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Finland, the United States and India. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $48.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for bulk black tea?
The HS code for bulk black tea is subheading 0902.40. It sits in HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0902 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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