Dried onions imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported dried onions worth $8.5 million (4.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 18% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $8.5M | 4.0K t |
| 2023 | $7.2M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $6.3M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $4.8M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $4.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $3.9M | 1.8K t |
Where Turkey imports dried onions from
India alone supplied 56% of it. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+233% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $4.8M | 56% |
| China | $1.6M | 19% |
| Spain | $1.4M | 16% |
| France | $317K | 3.7% |
| Germany | $174K | 2% |
| Iran | $163K | 1.9% |
| Egypt | $81K | 1% |
| United States | $55K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $18K | 0.2% |
| Poland | $8K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.15 per kg, close to the world average of $2.58.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Dried onions exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $713 thousand of dried onions in 2024 (228 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Iran (24%), Australia (15%), Sudan (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | $171K | 24% |
| Australia | $107K | 15% |
| Sudan | $85K | 12% |
| India | $52K | 7.3% |
| Canada | $51K | 7.2% |
| United States | $41K | 5.7% |
| Netherlands | $38K | 5.3% |
| United Kingdom | $35K | 4.9% |
| Syria | $29K | 4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $20K | 2.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey dried onions imports (HS 0712.20): 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 0712.20: Vegetables: onions, whole, cut, sliced, broken or in powder but not further prepared, dried.
Common questions
What is the value of dried onions imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported dried onions worth $8.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 197 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply dried onions to Turkey?
India was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($4.8 million), followed by China (19%) and Spain (16%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Iran grew fastest among the top ten, up 316% on the year.
What is the average import price of dried onions per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.15 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $2.58 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of dried onions to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.9 million in 2017 to $8.5 million in 2024, an increase of 120%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.2 million a year.
Does Turkey also export dried onions?
Yes. Turkey exported $713 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iran, Australia and Sudan. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $7.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for dried onions?
The HS code for dried onions is subheading 0712.20. It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0712 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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