Butter imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of butter by Turkey reached $18.9 million in 2024 (3.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 45% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $94.1 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 | $18.9M | 3.3K t |
| 2023 | $34.6M | 6.3K t |
| 2022 | $11.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $8.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $38.5M | 11.3K t |
| 2019 | $94.1M | 35.9K t |
| 2018 | $54.1M | 13.7K t |
| 2017 | $93.2M | 16.3K t |
Where Turkey imports butter from
Most of the value came from India (24%), Netherlands (24%), Ireland (22%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $4.6M | 24% |
| Netherlands | $4.5M | 24% |
| Ireland | $4.1M | 22% |
| Poland | $1.6M | 8.5% |
| Pakistan | $1.2M | 6.2% |
| Italy | $579K | 3.1% |
| Portugal | $566K | 3% |
| Iran | $530K | 2.8% |
| Uruguay | $511K | 2.7% |
| Bulgaria | $301K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.78 per kg, close to the world average of $6.72.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Butter exports from Turkey
Exports of butter by Turkey reached $11.7 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Azerbaijan (25%), Cyprus (12%), Russia (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%. Among the main buyer markets, Azerbaijan grew fastest (+360% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Azerbaijan | $2.9M | 25% |
| Cyprus | $1.4M | 12% |
| Russia | $911K | 7.8% |
| France | $873K | 7.5% |
| Germany | $728K | 6.2% |
| China | $659K | 5.7% |
| Netherlands | $524K | 4.5% |
| Iraq | $378K | 3.2% |
| Lebanon | $376K | 3.2% |
| United States | $355K | 3.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey butter imports (HS 0405.10): 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 0405.10: Dairy produce: derived from milk, butter.
Common questions
What is the value of butter imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported butter worth $18.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 45% on 2023.
Which countries supply butter to Turkey?
India was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($4.6 million), followed by the Netherlands (24%) and Ireland (22%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 147% on the year.
What is the average import price of butter per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.78 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $6.72 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of butter to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $93.2 million in 2017 to $18.9 million in 2024, a fall of 80%. The peak was 2019 at $94.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $44.2 million a year.
Does Turkey also export butter?
Yes. Turkey exported $11.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Azerbaijan, Cyprus and Russia. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $7.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for butter?
The HS code for butter is subheading 0405.10. It sits in HS chapter 04 (dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0405 page.
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