Bulk pet food exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of bulk pet food by Turkey reached $352.3 million in 2024 (574.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is 4% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $352.3M | 574.4K t |
| 2023 | $339.3M | 510.4K t |
| 2022 | $389.3M | 696.0K t |
| 2021 | $238.5M | 446.4K t |
| 2020 | $152.2M | 284.7K t |
| 2019 | $145.6M | 317.7K t |
| 2018 | $158.6M | 392.8K t |
| 2017 | $134.6M | 351.7K t |
Where Turkey exports bulk pet food to
Most of it went to Iraq (35%), Syria (25%), Russia (6%). Among the main buyer markets, Uruguay grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $123.9M | 35% |
| Syria | $86.9M | 25% |
| Russia | $20.7M | 5.9% |
| Tunisia | $13.5M | 3.8% |
| Uruguay | $12.9M | 3.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $11.0M | 3.1% |
| Azerbaijan | $11.0M | 3.1% |
| Uzbekistan | $10.2M | 2.9% |
| Egypt | $6.3M | 1.8% |
| Oman | $5.7M | 1.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.61 per kg, 40% below the world average of $1.02, 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 pet food imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $278.4 million of bulk pet food in 2024 (226.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from France (13%), Russia (10%), China (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 32%. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+51% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $36.2M | 13% |
| Russia | $28.0M | 10% |
| China | $24.5M | 8.8% |
| Italy | $18.3M | 6.6% |
| United States | $18.1M | 6.5% |
| Germany | $18.1M | 6.5% |
| Brazil | $17.9M | 6.4% |
| Netherlands | $17.2M | 6.2% |
| Uruguay | $17.0M | 6.1% |
| Spain | $12.4M | 4.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey bulk pet food exports (HS 2309.90): 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 2309.90: Dog or cat food: (not put up for retail sale), used in animal feeding.
Common questions
What is the value of bulk pet food exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported bulk pet food worth $352.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 574.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 184 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries buy bulk pet food from Turkey?
Iraq was the largest buyer with 35% of the value ($123.9 million), followed by Syria (25%) and Russia (6%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 123 buyer countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 120% on the year.
What is the average export price of bulk pet food per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.61 per kg in 2024, 40% below the world average of $1.02 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 pet food from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $134.6 million in 2017 to $352.3 million in 2024, an increase of 162%. The peak was 2022 at $389.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $238.8 million a year.
Does Turkey also import bulk pet food?
Yes. Turkey imported $278.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from France, Russia and China. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $73.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for bulk pet food?
The HS code for bulk pet food is subheading 2309.90. 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 2309 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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