Durum wheat seed exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $5.5 million of durum wheat seed in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 82 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 1112% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 92% 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 | $5.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $453K | 783 t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 3.7K t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 4.0K t |
| 2020 | $165K | 392 t |
| 2019 | $77K | 145 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 4.2K t |
| 2017 | $57K | 83 t |
Where Turkey exports durum wheat seed to
One buyer market dominates: Nigeria accounted for 88% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Syria grew fastest (+33% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | $4.8M | 88% |
| Syria | $257K | 4.7% |
| Libya | $169K | 3.1% |
| Cyprus | $140K | 2.6% |
| Azerbaijan | $87K | 1.6% |
| Iran | $1K | 0% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| Morocco | $0K | 0% |
| Luxembourg | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.31 per kg, 858% above the world average of $0.45. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 durum wheat seed exports (HS 1001.11): 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 1001.11: Cereals: wheat and meslin, durum wheat, seed.
Common questions
What is the value of durum wheat seed exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported durum wheat seed worth $5.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 82 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports.
Which countries buy durum wheat seed from Turkey?
Nigeria was the largest buyer with 88% of the value ($4.8 million), followed by Syria (5%) and Libya (3%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 12 buyer countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 915% on the year.
What is the average export price of durum wheat seed per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.31 per kg in 2024, 858% above the world average of $0.45 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of durum wheat seed from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $57 thousand in 2017 to $5.5 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for durum wheat seed?
The HS code for durum wheat seed is subheading 1001.11. 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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