Dried pasta exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $837.6 million of dried pasta in 2024 (1.27 million tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 170 countries. Value rose 5% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $837.6M | 1.27M t |
| 2023 | $794.3M | 1.12M t |
| 2022 | $837.9M | 1.11M t |
| 2021 | $698.5M | 1.18M t |
| 2020 | $702.5M | 1.30M t |
| 2019 | $552.2M | 1.08M t |
| 2018 | $523.7M | 1.10M t |
| 2017 | $469.4M | 985.3K t |
Where Turkey exports dried pasta to
Most of it went to Somalia (15%), Ghana (9%), Venezuela (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 32%. Among the main buyer markets, Ghana grew fastest (+84% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Somalia | $122.5M | 15% |
| Ghana | $76.0M | 9.1% |
| Venezuela | $72.9M | 8.7% |
| Japan | $70.3M | 8.4% |
| Togo | $48.9M | 5.8% |
| United States | $28.2M | 3.4% |
| Benin | $22.5M | 2.7% |
| China | $21.5M | 2.6% |
| Cameroon | $20.1M | 2.4% |
| Niger | $18.0M | 2.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.66 per kg, 50% below the world average of $1.31, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Dried pasta imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported dried pasta worth $13.5 million (5.5 thousand tonnes). Italy alone supplied 87% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+40% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $11.7M | 87% |
| Romania | $511K | 3.8% |
| Egypt | $315K | 2.3% |
| Lebanon | $182K | 1.4% |
| China | $174K | 1.3% |
| Thailand | $107K | 0.8% |
| Hungary | $100K | 0.7% |
| Iraq | $98K | 0.7% |
| Canada | $70K | 0.5% |
| United States | $61K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey dried pasta exports (HS 1902.19): 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 1902.19: Food preparations: pasta, uncooked (excluding that containing eggs), not stuffed or otherwise prepared.
Common questions
What is the value of dried pasta exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported dried pasta worth $837.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.27 million tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 170 countries worldwide, with 12% of world exports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries buy dried pasta from Turkey?
Somalia was the largest buyer with 15% of the value ($122.5 million), followed by Ghana (9%) and Venezuela (9%). The top three together account for 32%, out of 174 buyer countries in total. Ghana grew fastest among the top ten, up 84% on the year.
What is the average export price of dried pasta per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.66 per kg in 2024, 50% below the world average of $1.31 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of dried pasta from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $469.4 million in 2017 to $837.6 million in 2024, an increase of 78%. The peak was 2022 at $837.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $677.0 million a year.
Does Turkey also import dried pasta?
Yes. Turkey imported $13.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Italy, Romania and Egypt. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $824.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for dried pasta?
The HS code for dried pasta is subheading 1902.19. It sits in HS chapter 19 (preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1902 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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