Dried squid and cuttlefish imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported dried squid and cuttlefish worth $2.0 million (321 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 3349% on 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 | $2.0M | 321 t |
| 2023 | $59K | 16 t |
| 2022 | $183K | 43 t |
| 2021 | $76K | 17 t |
| 2020 | $594K | 150 t |
| 2019 | $868K | 245 t |
| 2018 | $819K | 180 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 211 t |
Where Turkey imports dried squid and cuttlefish from
One supplier dominates: Malaysia accounted for 97% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $2.0M | 97% |
| China | $28K | 1.4% |
| Netherlands | $17K | 0.8% |
| India | $13K | 0.6% |
| Egypt | $6K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.37 per kg, close to the world average of $5.99.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey dried squid and cuttlefish imports (HS 0307.49): 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 0307.49: Molluscs: cuttle fish and squid, whether in shell or not, includes flours, meals, and pellets of molluscs, fit for human consumption, dried, salted, in brine, or smoked, cooked or not before or during the smoking process.
Common questions
What is the value of dried squid and cuttlefish imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported dried squid and cuttlefish worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 321 tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 164 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports.
Which countries supply dried squid and cuttlefish to Turkey?
Malaysia was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by China (1%) and the Netherlands (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 20% on the year.
What is the average import price of dried squid and cuttlefish per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.37 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $5.99 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of dried squid and cuttlefish to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024, an increase of 29%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $778 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for dried squid and cuttlefish?
The HS code for dried squid and cuttlefish is subheading 0307.49. 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 0307 page.
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