Cereal flakes exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of cereal flakes by Turkey reached $15.7 million in 2024 (16.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $15.7M | 16.5K t |
| 2023 | $15.3M | 16.4K t |
| 2022 | $12.0M | 16.5K t |
| 2021 | $10.4M | 14.4K t |
| 2020 | $10.7M | 17.8K t |
| 2019 | $7.3M | 14.0K t |
| 2018 | $5.9M | 12.6K t |
| 2017 | $5.6M | 11.6K t |
Where Turkey exports cereal flakes to
The largest buyer markets were Iraq (30%), Germany (21%), Saudi Arabia (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Burkina Faso grew fastest (+124% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $4.7M | 30% |
| Germany | $3.3M | 21% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.2M | 7.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $995K | 6.4% |
| Bulgaria | $846K | 5.4% |
| Syria | $652K | 4.2% |
| Burkina Faso | $336K | 2.1% |
| Qatar | $334K | 2.1% |
| Kuwait | $326K | 2.1% |
| Libya | $311K | 2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.95 per kg, 69% below the world average of $3.09, 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.
Cereal flakes imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $500 thousand of cereal flakes in 2024 (166 tonnes). The largest suppliers were Poland (23%), Spain (16%), Austria (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 50%. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $114K | 23% |
| Spain | $78K | 16% |
| Austria | $57K | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $54K | 11% |
| Ukraine | $38K | 7.6% |
| Germany | $31K | 6.1% |
| Latvia | $23K | 4.6% |
| Egypt | $22K | 4.5% |
| Iraq | $22K | 4.3% |
| Sweden | $21K | 4.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey cereal flakes exports (HS 1904.20): 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 1904.20: Food preparations: obtained from unroasted cereal flakes or from mixtures of unroasted cereal flakes and roasted cereal flakes or swelled cereals.
Common questions
What is the value of cereal flakes exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported cereal flakes worth $15.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 154 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries buy cereal flakes from Turkey?
Iraq was the largest buyer with 30% of the value ($4.7 million), followed by Germany (21%) and Saudi Arabia (8%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 113 buyer countries in total. Burkina Faso grew fastest among the top ten, up 124% on the year.
What is the average export price of cereal flakes per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.95 per kg in 2024, 69% below the world average of $3.09 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of cereal flakes from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $5.6 million in 2017 to $15.7 million in 2024, an increase of 182%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $10.4 million a year.
Does Turkey also import cereal flakes?
Yes. Turkey imported $500 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Poland, Spain and Austria. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $15.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for cereal flakes?
The HS code for cereal flakes is subheading 1904.20. It sits in HS chapter 19 (preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1904 page.
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