Cigarettes exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported cigarettes worth $544.6 million (44.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is 16% less than in 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 | $544.6M | 44.1K t |
| 2023 | $646.7M | 51.7K t |
| 2022 | $536.4M | 46.7K t |
| 2021 | $399.7M | 37.3K t |
| 2020 | $500.4M | 52.7K t |
| 2019 | $598.8M | 56.2K t |
| 2018 | $559.3M | 54.4K t |
| 2017 | $568.9M | 57.6K t |
Where Turkey exports cigarettes to
Most of it went to Iraq (21%), Kuwait (10%), United States (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 39%. Among the main buyer markets, Romania grew fastest (+230% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $112.4M | 21% |
| Kuwait | $53.3M | 9.8% |
| United States | $45.9M | 8.4% |
| Romania | $28.1M | 5.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $24.9M | 4.6% |
| Cyprus | $24.3M | 4.5% |
| Libya | $18.9M | 3.5% |
| Egypt | $17.3M | 3.2% |
| Georgia | $17.1M | 3.1% |
| Netherlands | $17.1M | 3.1% |
Product types under HS 2402
| 2402.20 | Cigarettes: containing tobacco | 100% |
| 2402.10 | Cigars, cheroots and cigarillos: containing tobacco including the weight of every band, wrapper or attachment thereto | 0.2% |
| 2402.90 | Cigars, cigarillos and cheroots: containing tobacco substitutes including the weight of every band, wrapper or attachment thereto | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2402.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.34 per kg, 46% below the world average of $22.88, 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.
Cigarettes imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $188.7 million of cigarettes in 2024 (6.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from Serbia (24%), Germany (20%), Greece (11%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+114% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Serbia | $45.8M | 24% |
| Germany | $38.3M | 20% |
| Greece | $20.0M | 11% |
| Switzerland | $12.3M | 6.5% |
| Belgium | $12.1M | 6.4% |
| Poland | $10.4M | 5.5% |
| Romania | $10.0M | 5.3% |
| Netherlands | $8.0M | 4.2% |
| Italy | $7.1M | 3.7% |
| Cuba | $6.8M | 3.6% |
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 2402: Cigars, cheroots, cigarillos and cigarettes; of tobacco or of tobacco substitutes.
Common questions
What is the value of cigarettes exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported cigarettes worth $544.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 44.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 171 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries buy cigarettes from Turkey?
Iraq was the largest buyer with 21% of the value ($112.4 million), followed by Kuwait (10%) and the United States (8%). The top three together account for 39%, out of 97 buyer countries in total. Romania grew fastest among the top ten, up 230% on the year.
What is the average export price of cigarettes per kg?
The average declared export value was about $12.34 per kg in 2024, 46% below the world average of $22.88 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 cigarettes from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $568.9 million in 2017 to $544.6 million in 2024, a fall of 4%. The peak was 2023 at $646.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import cigarettes?
Yes. Turkey imported $188.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Serbia, Germany and Greece. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $355.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for cigarettes?
The HS code for cigarettes is heading 2402. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 2402.20 (100% of the value) and 2402.10 (0%). It sits in HS chapter 24 (tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes; products, whether or not containing nicotine, intended for inhalation without combustion; other nicotine containing products intended for the intake of nicotine into the human body). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2402 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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