Cereal flour exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported cereal flour worth $10.9 million (22.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $10.9M | 22.3K t |
| 2023 | $10.8M | 23.8K t |
| 2022 | $9.0M | 20.1K t |
| 2021 | $6.2M | 17.8K t |
| 2020 | $6.3M | 19.5K t |
| 2019 | $5.0M | 15.9K t |
| 2018 | $11.3M | 38.6K t |
| 2017 | $9.8M | 31.7K t |
Where Turkey exports cereal flour to
The largest buyer markets were Philippines (20%), Iraq (15%), Syria (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+31% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Philippines | $2.2M | 20% |
| Iraq | $1.7M | 15% |
| Syria | $1.2M | 11% |
| Jordan | $875K | 8.1% |
| Lebanon | $792K | 7.3% |
| South Korea | $599K | 5.5% |
| Angola | $500K | 4.6% |
| Malaysia | $473K | 4.4% |
| Egypt | $341K | 3.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $218K | 2% |
Product types under HS 1102
| 1102.20 | Cereal flour: of maize (corn) | 92% |
| 1102.90 | Cereal flours: other than wheat, meslin, and maize (corn) | 8.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1102.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.49 per kg, 37% below the world average of $0.78, 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 flour imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $543 thousand of cereal flour in 2024 (415 tonnes). Most of the value came from Italy (21%), Canada (17%), Thailand (12%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+117% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $115K | 21% |
| Canada | $91K | 17% |
| Thailand | $66K | 12% |
| Germany | $57K | 11% |
| Lebanon | $54K | 9.9% |
| Austria | $33K | 6% |
| United States | $27K | 4.9% |
| Belgium | $24K | 4.5% |
| India | $20K | 3.7% |
| France | $20K | 3.7% |
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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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 1102: Cereal flours; other than of wheat or meslin.
Common questions
What is the value of cereal flour exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported cereal flour worth $10.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 22.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 167 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 0% on 2023.
Which countries buy cereal flour from Turkey?
The Philippines was the largest buyer with 20% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Iraq (15%) and Syria (11%). The top three together account for 46%, out of 120 buyer countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 31% on the year.
What is the average export price of cereal flour per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.49 per kg in 2024, 37% below the world average of $0.78 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 cereal flour from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $9.8 million in 2017 to $10.9 million in 2024, an increase of 11%. The peak was 2018 at $11.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import cereal flour?
Yes. Turkey imported $543 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Italy, Canada and Thailand. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $10.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for cereal flour?
The HS code for cereal flour is heading 1102. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 1102.20 (92% of the value) and 1102.90 (8%). It sits in HS chapter 11 (products of the milling industry; malt, starches, inulin, wheat gluten). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1102 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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