Dried lentils exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported dried lentils worth $599.3 million (606.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 136 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 11% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $599.3M | 606.2K t |
| 2023 | $540.2M | 537.5K t |
| 2022 | $520.5M | 473.5K t |
| 2021 | $257.2M | 267.0K t |
| 2020 | $303.1M | 384.8K t |
| 2019 | $186.5M | 293.4K t |
| 2018 | $229.0M | 352.1K t |
| 2017 | $301.7M | 340.8K t |
Where Turkey exports dried lentils to
The largest buyer markets were Iraq (33%), Algeria (14%), Sudan (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Iran grew fastest (+247% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $200.4M | 33% |
| Algeria | $86.7M | 15% |
| Sudan | $71.7M | 12% |
| Egypt | $46.0M | 7.7% |
| Iran | $25.2M | 4.2% |
| Germany | $24.4M | 4.1% |
| United Kingdom | $13.2M | 2.2% |
| Italy | $12.3M | 2.1% |
| Jordan | $8.5M | 1.4% |
| Netherlands | $7.8M | 1.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.99 per kg, close to the world average of $0.83.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Dried lentils imports to Turkey
Imports of dried lentils by Turkey reached $413.5 million in 2024 (638.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 211 countries. Canada alone supplied 57% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $237.3M | 57% |
| Russia | $76.1M | 18% |
| Kazakhstan | $71.5M | 17% |
| Australia | $16.2M | 3.9% |
| Ukraine | $5.0M | 1.2% |
| Syria | $3.6M | 0.9% |
| Iraq | $2.6M | 0.6% |
| United States | $874K | 0.2% |
| Argentina | $136K | 0% |
| Bulgaria | $120K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey dried lentils exports (HS 0713.40): 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 0713.40: Vegetables, leguminous: lentils, shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried.
Common questions
What is the value of dried lentils exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported dried lentils worth $599.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 606.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 136 countries worldwide, with 14% of world exports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries buy dried lentils from Turkey?
Iraq was the largest buyer with 33% of the value ($200.4 million), followed by Algeria (14%) and Sudan (12%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 129 buyer countries in total. Iran grew fastest among the top ten, up 247% on the year.
What is the average export price of dried lentils per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.99 per kg in 2024, 19% above the world average of $0.83 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of dried lentils from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $301.7 million in 2017 to $599.3 million in 2024, an increase of 99%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $367.2 million a year.
Does Turkey also import dried lentils?
Yes. Turkey imported $413.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Canada, Russia and Kazakhstan. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $185.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for dried lentils?
The HS code for dried lentils is subheading 0713.40. It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0713 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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