Cucumbers exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of cucumbers by Turkey reached $82.0 million in 2024 (87.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 135 countries. That is 5% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $82.0M | 87.4K t |
| 2023 | $86.1M | 95.6K t |
| 2022 | $80.1M | 106.4K t |
| 2021 | $73.3M | 91.7K t |
| 2020 | $55.1M | 69.3K t |
| 2019 | $40.8M | 55.2K t |
| 2018 | $45.7M | 66.1K t |
| 2017 | $36.8M | 49.2K t |
Where Turkey exports cucumbers to
The largest buyer markets were Ukraine (25%), Romania (14%), Bulgaria (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Hungary grew fastest (+214% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | $20.5M | 25% |
| Romania | $11.4M | 14% |
| Bulgaria | $9.4M | 12% |
| Germany | $9.4M | 12% |
| Poland | $7.7M | 9.4% |
| Georgia | $6.7M | 8.2% |
| Russia | $5.9M | 7.2% |
| Moldova | $3.0M | 3.6% |
| Hungary | $1.3M | 1.6% |
| Austria | $1.1M | 1.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.94 per kg, 24% below the world average of $1.24, 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?
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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 0707: Cucumbers and gherkins; fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of cucumbers exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported cucumbers worth $82.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 87.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 135 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries buy cucumbers from Turkey?
Ukraine was the largest buyer with 25% of the value ($20.5 million), followed by Romania (14%) and Bulgaria (11%). The top three together account for 50%, out of 50 buyer countries in total. Hungary grew fastest among the top ten, up 214% on the year.
What is the average export price of cucumbers per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.94 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $1.24 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 exports of cucumbers from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $36.8 million in 2017 to $82.0 million in 2024, an increase of 123%. The peak was 2023 at $86.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for cucumbers?
The HS code for cucumbers is heading 0707. In Turkey all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 0707.00. It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0707 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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