Dried and smoked fish exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of dried and smoked fish by Turkey reached $50.2 million in 2024 (4.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 13% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $63.7 million.
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 | $50.2M | 4.3K t |
| 2023 | $57.3M | 4.9K t |
| 2022 | $46.4M | 5.4K t |
| 2021 | $63.7M | 6.8K t |
| 2020 | $44.2M | 5.3K t |
| 2019 | $46.7M | 5.5K t |
| 2018 | $45.3M | 5.2K t |
| 2017 | $38.1M | 4.6K t |
Where Turkey exports dried and smoked fish to
Germany alone took 70% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Macao grew fastest (+234% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $35.3M | 70% |
| Austria | $4.4M | 8.7% |
| Macao | $2.1M | 4.2% |
| Netherlands | $1.6M | 3.2% |
| Hong Kong | $865K | 1.7% |
| Belgium | $859K | 1.7% |
| Denmark | $771K | 1.5% |
| United States | $670K | 1.3% |
| France | $667K | 1.3% |
| Poland | $565K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 0305
| 0305.43 | Fish: smoked, whether or not cooked before or during smoking, trout (Salmo trutta, Oncorhynchus mykiss/clarki/aguabonita/gilae/apache/chrysogaster)… | 87% |
| 0305.72 | Fish: edible offal, fish heads, tails and maws | 6.2% |
| 0305.41 | Fish: smoked, whether or not cooked before or during smoking, salmon, Pacific (Oncorhynchus nerka, gorbuscha, keta, tschawytscha, kisutch, masou… | 3.7% |
| 0305.20 | Fish: livers, roes and milt of fish, dried, smoked, salted or in brine | 1.3% |
| 0305.39 | Fish fillets: dried, salted or in brine, but not smoked, n.e.c. in item no. 0305.3 | 1.3% |
| 0305.49 | Fish: smoked, whether or not cooked before or during smoking, n.e.c. in item no. 0305.4, includes fillets, but excludes edible fish offal | 0.4% |
| 0305.63 | Fish: salted or in brine, not dried or smoked, other than edible fish offal, anchovies (Engrails spp.) | 0.2% |
| 0305.71 | Fish: edible offal, shark fins | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0305.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.63 per kg, 41% above the world average of $8.26. 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.
Dried and smoked fish imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $1.6 million of dried and smoked fish in 2024 (86 tonnes). One supplier dominates: United Kingdom accounted for 68% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $1.1M | 68% |
| Germany | $166K | 11% |
| Malaysia | $94K | 6% |
| Norway | $70K | 4.5% |
| United States | $56K | 3.6% |
| Netherlands | $54K | 3.4% |
| South Korea | $26K | 1.7% |
| Greece | $16K | 1% |
| Spain | $14K | 0.9% |
| Tanzania | $7K | 0.4% |
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 0305: Fish, dried, salted or in brine; smoked fish, whether or not cooked before, or during the smoking process.
Common questions
What is the value of dried and smoked fish exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported dried and smoked fish worth $50.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 165 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries buy dried and smoked fish from Turkey?
Germany was the largest buyer with 70% of the value ($35.3 million), followed by Austria (9%) and Macao (4%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 79 buyer countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 344% on the year.
What is the average export price of dried and smoked fish per kg?
The average declared export value was about $11.63 per kg in 2024, 41% above the world average of $8.26 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 dried and smoked fish from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $38.1 million in 2017 to $50.2 million in 2024, an increase of 32%. The peak was 2021 at $63.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import dried and smoked fish?
Yes. Turkey imported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United Kingdom, Germany and Malaysia. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $48.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for dried and smoked fish?
The HS code for dried and smoked fish is heading 0305. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 0305.43 (87% of the value) and 0305.72 (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 0305 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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