Cocoa paste imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cocoa paste by Turkey reached $156.1 million in 2024 (15.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 63% 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 | $156.1M | 15.0K t |
| 2023 | $95.9M | 23.9K t |
| 2022 | $96.4M | 26.4K t |
| 2021 | $106.0M | 27.3K t |
| 2020 | $88.3M | 24.5K t |
| 2019 | $83.1M | 25.4K t |
| 2018 | $73.2M | 21.6K t |
| 2017 | $75.6M | 18.8K t |
Where Turkey imports cocoa paste from
The largest suppliers were Ghana (32%), Bulgaria (28%), Cote d'Ivoire (17%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ghana | $50.0M | 32% |
| Bulgaria | $44.3M | 28% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $26.1M | 17% |
| Netherlands | $21.4M | 14% |
| Malaysia | $4.5M | 2.9% |
| Belgium | $4.4M | 2.9% |
| Estonia | $2.0M | 1.3% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 0.7% |
| France | $771K | 0.5% |
| Singapore | $644K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 1803
| 1803.10 | Cocoa: paste, not defatted | 98% |
| 1803.20 | Cocoa: paste, wholly or partly defatted | 2.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1803.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.38 per kg, 63% above the world average of $6.38. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cocoa paste exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $9.4 million of cocoa paste in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Iran (36%), Russia (15%), Romania (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | $3.4M | 36% |
| Russia | $1.4M | 15% |
| Romania | $1.0M | 11% |
| Israel | $959K | 10% |
| Saudi Arabia | $901K | 9.5% |
| Bulgaria | $704K | 7.5% |
| North Macedonia | $306K | 3.2% |
| Turkmenistan | $139K | 1.5% |
| Netherlands | $124K | 1.3% |
| Mongolia | $107K | 1.1% |
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 1803: Cocoa; paste; whether or not defatted.
Common questions
What is the value of cocoa paste imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported cocoa paste worth $156.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 151 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 63% on 2023.
Which countries supply cocoa paste to Turkey?
Ghana was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($50.0 million), followed by Bulgaria (28%) and Cote d'Ivoire (17%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Ghana grew fastest among the top ten, up 275% on the year.
What is the average import price of cocoa paste per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.38 per kg in 2024, 63% above the world average of $6.38 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 paste to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $75.6 million in 2017 to $156.1 million in 2024, an increase of 107%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export cocoa paste?
Yes. Turkey exported $9.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iran, Russia and Romania. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $146.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for cocoa paste?
The HS code for cocoa paste is heading 1803. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 1803.10 (98% of the value) and 1803.20 (2%). It sits in HS chapter 18 (cocoa and cocoa preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1803 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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