Cheese exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported cheese worth $227.8 million (45.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $227.8M | 45.8K t |
| 2023 | $224.3M | 45.5K t |
| 2022 | $203.3M | 43.7K t |
| 2021 | $148.0M | 37.5K t |
| 2020 | $184.2M | 50.5K t |
| 2019 | $177.2M | 53.2K t |
| 2018 | $184.0M | 53.2K t |
| 2017 | $168.5M | 50.1K t |
Where Turkey exports cheese to
Most of it went to Iraq (29%), United States (9%), Saudi Arabia (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $66.7M | 29% |
| United States | $21.5M | 9.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $19.4M | 8.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $16.8M | 7.4% |
| Kuwait | $14.1M | 6.2% |
| Cyprus | $9.8M | 4.3% |
| Jordan | $9.7M | 4.3% |
| Germany | $9.4M | 4.1% |
| Qatar | $7.4M | 3.3% |
| Georgia | $5.1M | 2.2% |
Product types under HS 0406
| 0406.90 | Dairy produce: cheese (not grated, powdered or processed), n.e.c. in heading no. 0406 | 45% |
| 0406.10 | Dairy produce: fresh cheese (including whey cheese), not fermented, and curd | 26% |
| 0406.20 | Dairy produce: cheese of all kinds, grated or powdered | 15% |
| 0406.30 | Dairy produce: cheese, processed (not grated or powdered) | 14% |
| 0406.40 | Dairy produce: cheese, blue-veined and other cheese containing veins produced by Penicillium roqueforti (not grated, powdered or processed) | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0406.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.97 per kg, close to the world average of $5.48.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cheese imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported cheese worth $53.7 million (8.8 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from Cyprus (41%), Italy (9%), Bahrain (7%). Among the main suppliers, Czech Republic grew fastest (+74% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cyprus | $21.9M | 41% |
| Italy | $5.0M | 9.3% |
| Bahrain | $3.9M | 7.2% |
| Ireland | $3.5M | 6.6% |
| United Kingdom | $3.1M | 5.8% |
| Germany | $2.8M | 5.1% |
| Netherlands | $2.3M | 4.3% |
| Denmark | $2.1M | 4% |
| Czech Republic | $2.1M | 3.8% |
| United States | $1.3M | 2.4% |
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 0406: Cheese and curd.
Common questions
What is the value of cheese exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported cheese worth $227.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 45.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 172 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries buy cheese from Turkey?
Iraq was the largest buyer with 29% of the value ($66.7 million), followed by the United States (9%) and Saudi Arabia (9%). The top three together account for 47%, out of 145 buyer countries in total. Qatar grew fastest among the top ten, up 23% on the year.
What is the average export price of cheese per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.97 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $5.48 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 cheese from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $168.5 million in 2017 to $227.8 million in 2024, an increase of 35%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import cheese?
Yes. Turkey imported $53.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Cyprus, Italy and Bahrain. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $174.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for cheese?
The HS code for cheese is heading 0406. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 0406.90 (45% of the value) and 0406.10 (26%). It sits in HS chapter 04 (dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0406 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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