Couscous exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of couscous by Turkey reached $7.9 million in 2024 (10.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 121 countries for exports of this product. That is 9% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 56% 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 | $7.9M | 10.6K t |
| 2023 | $8.6M | 10.7K t |
| 2022 | $5.2M | 6.5K t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 4.0K t |
| 2020 | $713K | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $793K | 3.4K t |
| 2018 | $427K | 760 t |
| 2017 | $350K | 592 t |
Where Turkey exports couscous to
Most of it went to Togo (21%), Russia (19%), Poland (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Norway grew fastest (+979% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Togo | $1.6M | 21% |
| Russia | $1.5M | 19% |
| Poland | $1.1M | 14% |
| Czech Republic | $527K | 6.7% |
| Ukraine | $416K | 5.3% |
| Israel | $323K | 4.1% |
| United Kingdom | $271K | 3.5% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $211K | 2.7% |
| Sierra Leone | $182K | 2.3% |
| Norway | $157K | 2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.74 per kg, 48% below the world average of $1.41, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey couscous exports (HS 1902.40): 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 1902.40: Food preparations: couscous.
Common questions
What is the value of couscous exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported couscous worth $7.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 121 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries buy couscous from Turkey?
Togo was the largest buyer with 21% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by Russia (19%) and Poland (14%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 79 buyer countries in total. Norway grew fastest among the top ten, up 979% on the year.
What is the average export price of couscous per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.74 per kg in 2024, 48% below the world average of $1.41 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of couscous from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $350 thousand in 2017 to $7.9 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $8.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for couscous?
The HS code for couscous is subheading 1902.40. It sits in HS chapter 19 (preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1902 page.
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