Canary seed imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of canary seed by Turkey reached $2.0 million in 2024 (4.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 52% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $4.3 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 | $2.0M | 4.9K t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 9.0K t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 4.2K t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 3.8K t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 5.1K t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 6.2K t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 3.6K t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 6.3K t |
Where Turkey imports canary seed from
Canada alone supplied 75% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $1.5M | 75% |
| Iran | $363K | 18% |
| Belgium | $48K | 2.3% |
| Argentina | $38K | 1.9% |
| Russia | $25K | 1.2% |
| Ukraine | $22K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $20K | 1% |
| Bulgaria | $6K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.42 per kg, 44% below the world average of $0.75, 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.
Canary seed exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported canary seed worth $1.4 million (1.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 58 countries. The largest buyer markets were Lebanon (27%), Syria (22%), Iraq (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Lebanon grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
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The shipment records behind Turkey canary seed imports (HS 1008.30): 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 1008.30: Cereals: canary seeds.
Common questions
What is the value of canary seed imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported canary seed worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 123 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 52% on 2023.
Which countries supply canary seed to Turkey?
Canada was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Iran (18%) and Belgium (2%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Bulgaria grew fastest among the top ten, up 49% on the year.
What is the average import price of canary seed per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.42 per kg in 2024, 44% below the world average of $0.75 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of canary seed to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024, a fall of 37%. The peak was 2023 at $4.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
Does Turkey also export canary seed?
Yes. Turkey exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Lebanon, Syria and Iraq. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $611 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for canary seed?
The HS code for canary seed is subheading 1008.30. It sits in HS chapter 10 (cereals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1008 page.
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