Corn seed exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $94.8 million of corn seed in 2024 (27.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is 13% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% a year on average.
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 | $94.8M | 27.3K t |
| 2023 | $108.4M | 32.2K t |
| 2022 | $71.5M | 25.8K t |
| 2021 | $50.3M | 27.0K t |
| 2020 | $40.7M | 27.0K t |
| 2019 | $30.6M | 12.5K t |
| 2018 | $30.0M | 18.2K t |
| 2017 | $28.8M | 9.9K t |
Where Turkey exports corn seed to
Most of it went to Italy (16%), Serbia (14%), Uzbekistan (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 39%. Among the main buyer markets, Morocco grew fastest (+110% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $15.2M | 16% |
| Serbia | $13.6M | 14% |
| Uzbekistan | $8.6M | 9.1% |
| Croatia | $5.8M | 6.1% |
| France | $5.1M | 5.3% |
| Morocco | $5.1M | 5.3% |
| Iran | $4.6M | 4.8% |
| Iraq | $4.2M | 4.5% |
| Austria | $3.5M | 3.6% |
| Poland | $3.2M | 3.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.47 per kg, 171% above the world average of $1.28. 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.
Corn seed imports to Turkey
Imports of corn seed by Turkey reached $53.0 million in 2024 (10.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from France (39%), Romania (23%), United States (13%). Among the main suppliers, Hungary grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $20.8M | 39% |
| Romania | $12.4M | 23% |
| United States | $7.1M | 14% |
| Hungary | $6.8M | 13% |
| Italy | $3.8M | 7.1% |
| Austria | $456K | 0.9% |
| Serbia | $385K | 0.7% |
| Croatia | $317K | 0.6% |
| Syria | $296K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $144K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey corn seed exports (HS 1005.10): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 1005.10: Cereals: maize (corn), seed.
Common questions
What is the value of corn seed exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported corn seed worth $94.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 27.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 121 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries buy corn seed from Turkey?
Italy was the largest buyer with 16% of the value ($15.2 million), followed by Serbia (14%) and Uzbekistan (9%). The top three together account for 39%, out of 59 buyer countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 110% on the year.
What is the average export price of corn seed per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.47 per kg in 2024, 171% above the world average of $1.28 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of corn seed from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $28.8 million in 2017 to $94.8 million in 2024, an increase of 229%. The peak was 2023 at $108.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $56.9 million a year.
Does Turkey also import corn seed?
Yes. Turkey imported $53.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from France, Romania and the United States. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $41.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for corn seed?
The HS code for corn seed is subheading 1005.10. It sits in HS chapter 10 (cereals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1005 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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