Cereal straw exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported cereal straw worth $2.1 million (27.5 thousand tonnes). That is 1266% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $2.1M | 27.5K t |
| 2023 | $157K | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $494K | 3.5K t |
| 2021 | $1.0M | 33.2K t |
| 2020 | $337K | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $504K | 6.8K t |
| 2018 | $846K | 14.4K t |
| 2017 | $875K | 14.4K t |
Where Turkey exports cereal straw to
One buyer market dominates: Cyprus accounted for 100% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Cyprus grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cyprus | $2.1M | 100% |
| Israel | $8K | 0.4% |
| Iraq | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.08 per kg, 47% below the world average of $0.15, 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 straw imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported cereal straw worth $251 thousand (1.2 thousand tonnes). Italy alone supplied 85% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $212K | 85% |
| Brazil | $22K | 8.6% |
| Egypt | $12K | 4.7% |
| Belgium | $2K | 0.8% |
| Switzerland | $1K | 0.5% |
| Poland | $1K | 0.5% |
| Spain | $1K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0.2% |
| Slovakia | $0K | 0% |
| Mexico | $0K | 0% |
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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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 1213: Cereal straw and husks, unprepared; whether or not chopped, ground, pressed or in the form of pellets.
Common questions
What is the value of cereal straw exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported cereal straw worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 27.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 96 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports.
Which countries buy cereal straw from Turkey?
Cyprus was the largest buyer with 100% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Israel (0%) and Iraq (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of cereal straw per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.08 per kg in 2024, 47% below the world average of $0.15 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 straw from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $875 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 144%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import cereal straw?
Yes. Turkey imported $251 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Italy, Brazil and Egypt. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for cereal straw?
The HS code for cereal straw is heading 1213. In Turkey all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 1213.00. It sits in HS chapter 12 (oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit, industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1213 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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