Crustaceans imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported crustaceans worth $27.4 million (4.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 31% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $46.6 million.
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 | $27.4M | 4.0K t |
| 2023 | $39.9M | 5.0K t |
| 2022 | $46.6M | 4.9K t |
| 2021 | $19.9M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $7.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $12.7M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $10.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $9.9M | 1.4K t |
Where Turkey imports crustaceans from
One supplier dominates: Malaysia accounted for 59% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+237% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $16.1M | 59% |
| Egypt | $2.6M | 9.5% |
| Vietnam | $1.5M | 5.3% |
| Iran | $1.3M | 4.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.3M | 4.6% |
| United States | $1.0M | 3.7% |
| Venezuela | $672K | 2.5% |
| Norway | $439K | 1.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $417K | 1.5% |
| Germany | $337K | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 0306
| 0306.17 | Crustaceans: frozen, shrimps and prawns, excluding cold-water varieties, in shell or not, smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking: in shell… | 83% |
| 0306.36 | Crustaceans: live, fresh or chilled, shrimps and prawns excluding cold-water varieties, in shell or not | 6.3% |
| 0306.16 | Crustaceans: frozen, cold-water shrimps and prawns (Pandalus spp., Crangon crangon), in shell or not, smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking… | 2.9% |
| 0306.12 | Crustaceans: frozen, lobsters (Homarus spp.), in shell or not, smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking: in shell, cooked by steaming or by… | 2.8% |
| 0306.32 | Crustaceans: live, fresh or chilled, lobsters (Homarus spp.), whether in shell or not | 2.4% |
| 0306.14 | Crustaceans: frozen, crabs, in shell or not, smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking: in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water | 1.2% |
| 0306.15 | Crustaceans: frozen, Norway lobsters (Nephrops norvegicus), in shell or not, smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking: in shell, cooked by… | 0.8% |
| 0306.11 | Crustaceans: frozen, rock lobsters and other sea crawfish (Palinurus spp., Panulirus spp., Jasus spp.), in shell or not, smoked, cooked or not before… | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0306.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.79 per kg, close to the world average of $8.11.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Crustaceans exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $17.7 million of crustaceans in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). Italy alone took 55% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+106% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $9.6M | 55% |
| Malaysia | $1.7M | 9.6% |
| Spain | $1.3M | 7.5% |
| Greece | $690K | 3.9% |
| Moldova | $496K | 2.8% |
| United States | $495K | 2.8% |
| Iraq | $392K | 2.2% |
| Germany | $356K | 2% |
| Netherlands | $256K | 1.5% |
| Cyprus | $206K | 1.2% |
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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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 0306: Crustaceans; in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking; in shell, steamed or boiled, whether or not chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine.
Common questions
What is the value of crustaceans imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported crustaceans worth $27.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 54th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply crustaceans to Turkey?
Malaysia was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($16.1 million), followed by Egypt (10%) and Vietnam (5%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 267% on the year.
What is the average import price of crustaceans per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.79 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $8.11 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 crustaceans to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.9 million in 2017 to $27.4 million in 2024, an increase of 177%. The peak was 2022 at $46.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export crustaceans?
Yes. Turkey exported $17.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, Malaysia and Spain. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $9.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for crustaceans?
The HS code for crustaceans is heading 0306. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 0306.17 (83% of the value) and 0306.36 (6%). It sits in HS chapter 03 (fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0306 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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