Defatted cocoa paste imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of defatted cocoa paste by Turkey reached $3.7 million in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). That is 164% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $3.7M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $1.4M | 474 t |
| 2022 | $756K | 540 t |
| 2021 | $4.6M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $817K | 574 t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 930 t |
Where Turkey imports defatted cocoa paste from
Bulgaria alone supplied 98% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | $3.7M | 98% |
| France | $60K | 1.6% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.57 per kg, close to the world average of $3.63.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Defatted cocoa paste exports from Turkey
Exports of defatted cocoa paste by Turkey reached $209 thousand in 2024 (103 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Israel accounted for 77% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Israel | $162K | 77% |
| France | $26K | 12% |
| Saudi Arabia | $17K | 8% |
| Bahrain | $5K | 2.2% |
| Morocco | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey defatted cocoa paste imports (HS 1803.20): 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 1803.20: Cocoa: paste, wholly or partly defatted.
Common questions
What is the value of defatted cocoa paste imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported defatted cocoa paste worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 111 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 164% on 2023.
Which countries supply defatted cocoa paste to Turkey?
Bulgaria was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by France (2%) and Cote d'Ivoire (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of defatted cocoa paste per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.57 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.63 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of defatted cocoa paste to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, an increase of 63%. The peak was 2021 at $4.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
Does Turkey also export defatted cocoa paste?
Yes. Turkey exported $209 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Israel, France and Saudi Arabia. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for defatted cocoa paste?
The HS code for defatted cocoa paste is subheading 1803.20. It sits in HS chapter 18 (cocoa and cocoa preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1803 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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