Cocoa beans imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $493.1 million of cocoa beans in 2024 (115.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. That is 50% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $493.1M | 115.8K t |
| 2023 | $329.4M | 122.7K t |
| 2022 | $205.0M | 86.9K t |
| 2021 | $309.0M | 122.3K t |
| 2020 | $322.6M | 135.6K t |
| 2019 | $234.2M | 106.9K t |
| 2018 | $203.7M | 92.4K t |
| 2017 | $240.9M | 91.5K t |
Where Turkey imports cocoa beans from
One supplier dominates: Cote d'Ivoire accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Nigeria grew fastest (+380% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | $287.3M | 58% |
| Cameroon | $54.9M | 11% |
| Ghana | $46.8M | 9.5% |
| Nigeria | $39.0M | 7.9% |
| Uganda | $14.5M | 3% |
| Peru | $12.3M | 2.5% |
| DR Congo | $7.0M | 1.4% |
| Ecuador | $5.9M | 1.2% |
| Guinea | $5.9M | 1.2% |
| Dominican Republic | $5.7M | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.26 per kg, 26% below the world average of $5.74, 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.
Cocoa beans exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported cocoa beans worth $822 thousand (102 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Netherlands accounted for 64% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $525K | 64% |
| Russia | $92K | 11% |
| Bulgaria | $82K | 10% |
| United Arab Emirates | $49K | 6% |
| Syria | $47K | 5.7% |
| United Kingdom | $11K | 1.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $6K | 0.7% |
| United States | $3K | 0.4% |
| Azerbaijan | $2K | 0.2% |
| Cyprus | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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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 1801: Cocoa beans; whole or broken, raw or roasted.
Common questions
What is the value of cocoa beans imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported cocoa beans worth $493.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 115.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 153 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 50% on 2023.
Which countries supply cocoa beans to Turkey?
Cote d'Ivoire was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($287.3 million), followed by Cameroon (11%) and Ghana (10%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. Nigeria grew fastest among the top ten, up 380% on the year.
What is the average import price of cocoa beans per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.26 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $5.74 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 imports of cocoa beans to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $240.9 million in 2017 to $493.1 million in 2024, an increase of 105%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export cocoa beans?
Yes. Turkey exported $822 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Russia and Bulgaria. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $492.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for cocoa beans?
The HS code for cocoa beans is heading 1801. In Turkey all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 1801.00. It sits in HS chapter 18 (cocoa and cocoa preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1801 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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