Bulk chocolate exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of bulk chocolate by Turkey reached $89.6 million in 2024 (23.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 28% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $89.6M | 23.3K t |
| 2023 | $69.9M | 20.9K t |
| 2022 | $70.2M | 21.8K t |
| 2021 | $37.2M | 13.9K t |
| 2020 | $32.3M | 12.1K t |
| 2019 | $33.1M | 12.4K t |
| 2018 | $27.2M | 10.2K t |
| 2017 | $28.3M | 10.4K t |
Where Turkey exports bulk chocolate to
Most of it went to Kazakhstan (19%), Iraq (18%), Romania (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+128% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kazakhstan | $17.2M | 19% |
| Iraq | $16.5M | 19% |
| Romania | $7.6M | 8.5% |
| Egypt | $6.9M | 7.7% |
| United States | $5.5M | 6.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $5.4M | 6% |
| Russia | $3.6M | 4% |
| Libya | $3.6M | 4% |
| Qatar | $2.8M | 3.2% |
| Georgia | $2.0M | 2.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.85 per kg, 24% below the world average of $5.09, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Bulk chocolate imports to Turkey
Imports of bulk chocolate by Turkey reached $69.7 million in 2024 (11.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. One supplier dominates: Belgium accounted for 79% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+166% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $54.9M | 79% |
| Germany | $7.1M | 10% |
| Spain | $1.9M | 2.8% |
| Italy | $1.4M | 2.1% |
| France | $938K | 1.3% |
| United Kingdom | $866K | 1.2% |
| Bulgaria | $731K | 1.1% |
| Poland | $672K | 1% |
| Hungary | $457K | 0.7% |
| Malaysia | $235K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey bulk chocolate exports (HS 1806.20): 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 1806.20: Chocolate & other food preparations containing cocoa: in blocks, slabs or bars weighing more than 2kg or in liquid, paste, powder, granular or other bulk form in containers or immediate packings, content exceeding 2kg.
Common questions
What is the value of bulk chocolate exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported bulk chocolate worth $89.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 23.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 148 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 28% on 2023.
Which countries buy bulk chocolate from Turkey?
Kazakhstan was the largest buyer with 19% of the value ($17.2 million), followed by Iraq (18%) and Romania (8%). The top three together account for 46%, out of 127 buyer countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 128% on the year.
What is the average export price of bulk chocolate per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.85 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $5.09 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of bulk chocolate from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $28.3 million in 2017 to $89.6 million in 2024, an increase of 217%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $48.5 million a year.
Does Turkey also import bulk chocolate?
Yes. Turkey imported $69.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Belgium, Germany and Spain. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $19.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for bulk chocolate?
The HS code for bulk chocolate is subheading 1806.20. It sits in HS chapter 18 (cocoa and cocoa preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1806 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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