Cattle semen imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $12.9 million of cattle semen in 2024 (8 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 32% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $12.9M | 8 t |
| 2023 | $9.7M | 76 t |
| 2022 | $8.1M | 162 t |
| 2021 | $11.2M | 11 t |
| 2020 | $7.2M | 7 t |
| 2019 | $6.3M | 8 t |
| 2018 | $10.6M | 14 t |
| 2017 | $8.7M | 10 t |
Where Turkey imports cattle semen from
One supplier dominates: United States accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+95% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $7.0M | 55% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 11% |
| Canada | $1.2M | 9.5% |
| Italy | $861K | 6.7% |
| France | $600K | 4.7% |
| Austria | $342K | 2.7% |
| Czech Republic | $291K | 2.3% |
| Spain | $234K | 1.8% |
| Denmark | $205K | 1.6% |
| Switzerland | $130K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1,587.19 per kg, 89% above the world average of $841.47. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey cattle semen imports (HS 0511.10): 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 0511.10: Animal products: bovine semen.
Common questions
What is the value of cattle semen imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported cattle semen worth $12.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8 tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 152 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply cattle semen to Turkey?
The United States was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($7.0 million), followed by Germany (11%) and Canada (9%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 519% on the year.
What is the average import price of cattle semen per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1,587.19 per kg in 2024, 89% above the world average of $841.47 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cattle semen to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.7 million in 2017 to $12.9 million in 2024, an increase of 48%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $9.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for cattle semen?
The HS code for cattle semen is subheading 0511.10. It sits in HS chapter 05 (animal originated products; not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0511 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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