Cocoa powder imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported cocoa powder worth $177.3 million (46.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 217 countries for imports of this product. That is 29% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $177.3M | 46.5K t |
| 2023 | $137.2M | 43.9K t |
| 2022 | $95.9M | 36.2K t |
| 2021 | $90.3M | 34.7K t |
| 2020 | $86.3M | 39.4K t |
| 2019 | $65.8M | 33.2K t |
| 2018 | $57.9M | 26.8K t |
| 2017 | $58.0M | 25.2K t |
Where Turkey imports cocoa powder from
Most of the value came from Netherlands (37%), Germany (21%), Bulgaria (12%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+160% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $65.4M | 37% |
| Germany | $36.6M | 21% |
| Bulgaria | $21.0M | 12% |
| France | $11.5M | 6.5% |
| Malaysia | $10.0M | 5.7% |
| Spain | $9.1M | 5.1% |
| Canada | $6.4M | 3.6% |
| Italy | $5.2M | 3% |
| Indonesia | $3.9M | 2.2% |
| Ghana | $2.9M | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.82 per kg, close to the world average of $4.28.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cocoa powder exports from Turkey
Exports of cocoa powder by Turkey reached $107.1 million in 2024 (24.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 142 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to Iran (40%), Saudi Arabia (6%), Turkmenistan (5%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+445% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | $42.4M | 40% |
| Saudi Arabia | $6.9M | 6.5% |
| Turkmenistan | $4.9M | 4.6% |
| Uzbekistan | $4.7M | 4.4% |
| Egypt | $4.7M | 4.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4.4M | 4.1% |
| Azerbaijan | $4.1M | 3.8% |
| India | $3.6M | 3.4% |
| Algeria | $3.5M | 3.3% |
| United Kingdom | $3.1M | 2.9% |
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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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 1805: Cocoa; powder, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter.
Common questions
What is the value of cocoa powder imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported cocoa powder worth $177.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 46.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 217 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply cocoa powder to Turkey?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($65.4 million), followed by Germany (21%) and Bulgaria (12%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 48 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 160% on the year.
What is the average import price of cocoa powder per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.82 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $4.28 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 powder to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $58.0 million in 2017 to $177.3 million in 2024, an increase of 206%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export cocoa powder?
Yes. Turkey exported $107.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iran, Saudi Arabia and Turkmenistan. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $70.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for cocoa powder?
The HS code for cocoa powder is heading 1805. In Turkey all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 1805.00. It sits in HS chapter 18 (cocoa and cocoa preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1805 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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