Durum wheat grain exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of durum wheat grain by Turkey reached $331.9 million in 2024 (902.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 101 countries. Value fell 32% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 78% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $487.9 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 | $331.9M | 902.7K t |
| 2023 | $487.9M | 1.18M t |
| 2022 | $33.8M | 58.2K t |
| 2021 | $36.3M | 81.2K t |
| 2020 | $23.9M | 66.6K t |
| 2019 | $11.8M | 32.9K t |
| 2018 | $9.0M | 24.2K t |
| 2017 | $5.8M | 16.9K t |
Where Turkey exports durum wheat grain to
The largest buyer markets were Algeria (42%), Italy (35%), Tunisia (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Iraq grew fastest (+51% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | $138.5M | 42% |
| Italy | $115.8M | 35% |
| Tunisia | $23.1M | 7% |
| Iraq | $14.5M | 4.4% |
| Libya | $13.2M | 4% |
| Malta | $10.7M | 3.2% |
| Belgium | $8.1M | 2.5% |
| South Korea | $2.9M | 0.9% |
| Greece | $2.4M | 0.7% |
| Zimbabwe | $1.5M | 0.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.37 per kg, 37% below the world average of $0.59, 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.
Durum wheat grain imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported durum wheat grain worth $23.7 million (69.7 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: Syria accounted for 59% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Syria | $14.0M | 59% |
| Russia | $8.6M | 36% |
| Canada | $928K | 3.9% |
| Kazakhstan | $209K | 0.9% |
| Spain | $7K | 0% |
| France | $3K | 0% |
| Australia | $0K | 0% |
| Azerbaijan | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey durum wheat grain exports (HS 1001.19): 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 1001.19: Cereals: wheat and meslin, durum wheat, other than seed.
Common questions
What is the value of durum wheat grain exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported durum wheat grain worth $331.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 902.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 101 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was down 32% on 2023.
Which countries buy durum wheat grain from Turkey?
Algeria was the largest buyer with 42% of the value ($138.5 million), followed by Italy (35%) and Tunisia (7%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 29 buyer countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 212% on the year.
What is the average export price of durum wheat grain per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.37 per kg in 2024, 37% below the world average of $0.59 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of durum wheat grain from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $5.8 million in 2017 to $331.9 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $487.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $117.5 million a year.
Does Turkey also import durum wheat grain?
Yes. Turkey imported $23.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Syria, Russia and Canada. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $308.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for durum wheat grain?
The HS code for durum wheat grain is subheading 1001.19. It sits in HS chapter 10 (cereals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1001 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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