Cabbage and brassicas exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of cabbage and brassicas by Turkey reached $13.6 million in 2024 (19.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 29% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $19.1 million.
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 | $13.6M | 19.4K t |
| 2023 | $19.1M | 29.8K t |
| 2022 | $10.5M | 21.0K t |
| 2021 | $13.2M | 25.2K t |
| 2020 | $6.2M | 12.1K t |
| 2019 | $5.9M | 13.2K t |
| 2018 | $6.1M | 12.8K t |
| 2017 | $5.8M | 13.4K t |
Where Turkey exports cabbage and brassicas to
Most of it went to Russia (18%), Germany (17%), Romania (14%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, Georgia grew fastest (+238% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $2.4M | 18% |
| Germany | $2.3M | 17% |
| Romania | $1.9M | 14% |
| United Kingdom | $1.4M | 10% |
| Georgia | $1.1M | 8.4% |
| Bulgaria | $477K | 3.5% |
| France | $403K | 3% |
| Austria | $386K | 2.8% |
| Sweden | $339K | 2.5% |
| Netherlands | $314K | 2.3% |
Product types under HS 0704
| 0704.90 | Vegetables, brassica: edible, n.e.c. in heading no. 0704, fresh or chilled | 60% |
| 0704.10 | Vegetables, brassica: cauliflowers and headed broccoli, fresh or chilled | 36% |
| 0704.20 | Vegetables, brassica: brussel sprouts, fresh or chilled | 4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0704.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.70 per kg, close to the world average of $0.80.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cabbage and brassicas imports to Turkey
Imports of cabbage and brassicas by Turkey reached $675 thousand in 2024 (3.5 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: Iran accounted for 66% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Austria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | $448K | 66% |
| Netherlands | $72K | 11% |
| Austria | $66K | 9.8% |
| Egypt | $53K | 7.9% |
| Germany | $11K | 1.6% |
| Poland | $10K | 1.4% |
| Bulgaria | $8K | 1.1% |
| Brazil | $4K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $2K | 0.4% |
| Greece | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 0704: Cabbages, cauliflowers, kohlrabi, kale and similar edible brassicas; fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of cabbage and brassicas exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported cabbage and brassicas worth $13.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 161 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 29% on 2023.
Which countries buy cabbage and brassicas from Turkey?
Russia was the largest buyer with 18% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by Germany (17%) and Romania (14%). The top three together account for 48%, out of 47 buyer countries in total. Georgia grew fastest among the top ten, up 238% on the year.
What is the average export price of cabbage and brassicas per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.70 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $0.80 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of cabbage and brassicas from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $5.8 million in 2017 to $13.6 million in 2024, an increase of 133%. The peak was 2023 at $19.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import cabbage and brassicas?
Yes. Turkey imported $675 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Iran, the Netherlands and Austria. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $12.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for cabbage and brassicas?
The HS code for cabbage and brassicas is heading 0704. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 0704.90 (60% of the value) and 0704.10 (36%). It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0704 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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