Dates imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of dates by Turkey reached $111.9 million in 2024 (70.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 208 countries. That is 26% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $111.9M | 70.5K t |
| 2023 | $88.6M | 57.9K t |
| 2022 | $65.8M | 52.6K t |
| 2021 | $65.1M | 56.2K t |
| 2020 | $60.1M | 49.4K t |
| 2019 | $45.4M | 41.5K t |
| 2018 | $58.6M | 46.4K t |
| 2017 | $55.2M | 37.1K t |
Where Turkey imports dates from
The largest suppliers were Egypt (18%), Palestine (18%), Tunisia (16%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+548% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $20.5M | 18% |
| Palestine | $19.9M | 18% |
| Tunisia | $17.9M | 16% |
| Iran | $14.6M | 13% |
| Saudi Arabia | $14.0M | 13% |
| United Arab Emirates | $6.2M | 5.5% |
| Israel | $5.5M | 5% |
| Algeria | $5.0M | 4.4% |
| Jordan | $3.0M | 2.7% |
| Iraq | $1.9M | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.59 per kg, 23% above the world average of $1.29. 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.
Dates exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $34.8 million of dates in 2024 (13.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were United States (27%), United Kingdom (16%), Australia (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+181% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $9.3M | 27% |
| United Kingdom | $5.6M | 16% |
| Australia | $3.5M | 9.9% |
| Canada | $2.9M | 8.3% |
| Germany | $2.5M | 7.1% |
| Syria | $2.0M | 5.7% |
| Japan | $1.1M | 3.3% |
| Kazakhstan | $827K | 2.4% |
| Sweden | $587K | 1.7% |
| Netherlands | $570K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey dates imports (HS 0804.10): 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 0804.10: Fruit, edible: dates, fresh or dried.
Common questions
What is the value of dates imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported dates worth $111.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 70.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 208 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply dates to Turkey?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 18% of the value ($20.5 million), followed by Palestine (18%) and Tunisia (16%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 548% on the year.
What is the average import price of dates per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.59 per kg in 2024, 23% above the world average of $1.29 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of dates to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $55.2 million in 2017 to $111.9 million in 2024, an increase of 103%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $68.8 million a year.
Does Turkey also export dates?
Yes. Turkey exported $34.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $77.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for dates?
The HS code for dates is subheading 0804.10. It sits in HS chapter 08 (fruit and nuts, edible; peel of citrus fruit or melons). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0804 page.
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