Citrus peel exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $4.6 million of citrus peel in 2024 (3.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 107 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 49% on 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 | $4.6M | 3.1K t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $3.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $3.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $3.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $3.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 1.6K t |
Where Turkey exports citrus peel to
Italy alone took 63% of it. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $2.9M | 63% |
| France | $470K | 10% |
| United States | $243K | 5.3% |
| Russia | $165K | 3.6% |
| Germany | $164K | 3.6% |
| Bulgaria | $99K | 2.2% |
| Ireland | $84K | 1.8% |
| Poland | $77K | 1.7% |
| Greece | $65K | 1.4% |
| Japan | $61K | 1.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.50 per kg, 21% below the world average of $1.91, 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.
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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 0814: Peel of citrus fruit or melons (including watermelons); fresh, frozen dried or provisionally preserved in brine, in sulphur water or in other preservative solutions.
Common questions
What is the value of citrus peel exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported citrus peel worth $4.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 107 countries worldwide, with 5% of world exports. The value was up 49% on 2023.
Which countries buy citrus peel from Turkey?
Italy was the largest buyer with 63% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by France (10%) and the United States (5%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 46 buyer countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 82% on the year.
What is the average export price of citrus peel per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.50 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $1.91 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 citrus peel from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $4.6 million in 2024, an increase of 58%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for citrus peel?
The HS code for citrus peel is heading 0814. In Turkey all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 0814.00. It sits in HS chapter 08 (fruit and nuts, edible; peel of citrus fruit or melons). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0814 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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