Cereal groats exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $96.4 million of cereal groats in 2024 (218.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 153 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 13% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $125.7 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 | $96.4M | 218.9K t |
| 2023 | $111.2M | 214.7K t |
| 2022 | $125.7M | 239.6K t |
| 2021 | $84.2M | 206.1K t |
| 2020 | $62.1M | 187.9K t |
| 2019 | $62.7M | 188.9K t |
| 2018 | $89.7M | 278.5K t |
| 2017 | $92.4M | 274.9K t |
Where Turkey exports cereal groats to
The largest buyer markets were Iraq (18%), Tanzania (16%), Egypt (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%. Among the main buyer markets, Iraq grew fastest (+31% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $17.2M | 18% |
| Tanzania | $15.0M | 16% |
| Egypt | $9.7M | 10% |
| Saudi Arabia | $5.7M | 5.9% |
| Yemen | $5.5M | 5.7% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $4.5M | 4.7% |
| Mali | $4.0M | 4.1% |
| Cameroon | $3.8M | 4% |
| Lebanon | $3.1M | 3.2% |
| Syria | $2.3M | 2.4% |
Product types under HS 1103
| 1103.11 | Cereal groats and meal: of wheat | 50% |
| 1103.13 | Cereal groats and meal: of maize (corn) | 49% |
| 1103.20 | Cereal pellets | 0.8% |
| 1103.19 | Cereal groats and meal: n.e.c. in heading no. 1103 | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1103.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.44 per kg, close to the world average of $0.49.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cereal groats imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $2.1 million of cereal groats in 2024 (3.1 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were Tanzania (34%), India (25%), Croatia (19%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+501% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $708K | 34% |
| India | $522K | 25% |
| Croatia | $405K | 20% |
| Italy | $156K | 7.5% |
| United States | $80K | 3.9% |
| Ukraine | $60K | 2.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $45K | 2.2% |
| Iraq | $25K | 1.2% |
| Kazakhstan | $25K | 1.2% |
| Hungary | $23K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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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 1103: Cereal groats; meal and pellets.
Common questions
What is the value of cereal groats exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported cereal groats worth $96.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 218.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 153 countries worldwide, with 7% of world exports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries buy cereal groats from Turkey?
Iraq was the largest buyer with 18% of the value ($17.2 million), followed by Tanzania (16%) and Egypt (10%). The top three together account for 43%, out of 139 buyer countries in total. Iraq grew fastest among the top ten, up 31% on the year.
What is the average export price of cereal groats per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.44 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $0.49 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 groats from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $92.4 million in 2017 to $96.4 million in 2024, an increase of 4%. The peak was 2022 at $125.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import cereal groats?
Yes. Turkey imported $2.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Tanzania, India and Croatia. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $94.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for cereal groats?
The HS code for cereal groats is heading 1103. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 1103.11 (50% of the value) and 1103.13 (49%). 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 1103 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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