Dead fish and shellfish imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $35.8 million of dead fish and shellfish in 2024 (32.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 144 countries. Value rose 18% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% 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 | $35.8M | 32.9K t |
| 2023 | $30.4M | 32.0K t |
| 2022 | $28.1M | 19.6K t |
| 2021 | $11.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $8.6M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $6.2M | 498 t |
| 2018 | $8.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $8.4M | 598 t |
Where Turkey imports dead fish and shellfish from
Morocco alone supplied 63% of it. Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+185% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $22.4M | 63% |
| United States | $4.9M | 14% |
| Thailand | $2.4M | 6.8% |
| France | $2.1M | 6% |
| Denmark | $1.4M | 3.9% |
| Russia | $925K | 2.6% |
| Poland | $921K | 2.6% |
| Norway | $275K | 0.8% |
| South Africa | $161K | 0.5% |
| Czech Republic | $68K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.09 per kg, 21% above the world average of $0.90. 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.
Dead fish and shellfish exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $1.2 million of dead fish and shellfish in 2024 (294 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Vietnam accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+402% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $804K | 64% |
| Canada | $283K | 23% |
| United States | $78K | 6.3% |
| Kazakhstan | $33K | 2.6% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $22K | 1.8% |
| Georgia | $8K | 0.6% |
| Azerbaijan | $6K | 0.5% |
| Uzbekistan | $5K | 0.4% |
| France | $4K | 0.3% |
| Romania | $3K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey dead fish and shellfish imports (HS 0511.91): 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 0511.91: Animal products: of fish or crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates: dead animals of chapter 03, unfit for human consumption.
Common questions
What is the value of dead fish and shellfish imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported dead fish and shellfish worth $35.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 32.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 144 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply dead fish and shellfish to Turkey?
Morocco was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($22.4 million), followed by the United States (14%) and Thailand (7%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 185% on the year.
What is the average import price of dead fish and shellfish per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.09 per kg in 2024, 21% above the world average of $0.90 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of dead fish and shellfish to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.4 million in 2017 to $35.8 million in 2024, an increase of 325%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $17.1 million a year.
Does Turkey also export dead fish and shellfish?
Yes. Turkey exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Vietnam, Canada and the United States. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $34.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for dead fish and shellfish?
The HS code for dead fish and shellfish is subheading 0511.91. It sits in HS chapter 05 (animal originated products; not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0511 page.
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