Filled chocolate bars exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $174.9 million of filled chocolate bars in 2024 (53.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 153 countries. Value fell 8% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $174.9M | 53.3K t |
| 2023 | $189.3M | 56.4K t |
| 2022 | $184.4M | 61.5K t |
| 2021 | $147.5M | 54.1K t |
| 2020 | $120.5M | 45.6K t |
| 2019 | $106.4M | 38.9K t |
| 2018 | $93.4M | 34.3K t |
| 2017 | $89.6M | 34.3K t |
Where Turkey exports filled chocolate bars to
The largest buyer markets were Iraq (37%), Canada (5%), Saudi Arabia (3%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 44%. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+200% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $64.2M | 37% |
| Canada | $8.4M | 4.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $5.2M | 3% |
| Libya | $5.1M | 2.9% |
| United States | $5.0M | 2.9% |
| Romania | $4.7M | 2.7% |
| Syria | $4.1M | 2.3% |
| Germany | $3.8M | 2.2% |
| Japan | $3.7M | 2.1% |
| Oman | $3.5M | 2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.28 per kg, 49% below the world average of $6.43, 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.
Filled chocolate bars imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported filled chocolate bars worth $53.1 million (9.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from Germany (42%), Netherlands (17%), Poland (10%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $22.3M | 42% |
| Netherlands | $9.2M | 17% |
| Poland | $5.1M | 9.7% |
| Austria | $4.5M | 8.6% |
| United Kingdom | $4.2M | 7.9% |
| Italy | $3.5M | 6.6% |
| Greece | $588K | 1.1% |
| Spain | $448K | 0.8% |
| Bulgaria | $415K | 0.8% |
| Ukraine | $410K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey filled chocolate bars exports (HS 1806.31): 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 1806.31: Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa: in blocks, slabs or bars, filled, weighing 2kg or less.
Common questions
What is the value of filled chocolate bars exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported filled chocolate bars worth $174.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 53.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 153 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries buy filled chocolate bars from Turkey?
Iraq was the largest buyer with 37% of the value ($64.2 million), followed by Canada (5%) and Saudi Arabia (3%). The top three together account for 44%, out of 174 buyer countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 200% on the year.
What is the average export price of filled chocolate bars per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.28 per kg in 2024, 49% below the world average of $6.43 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of filled chocolate bars from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $89.6 million in 2017 to $174.9 million in 2024, an increase of 95%. The peak was 2023 at $189.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $138.2 million a year.
Does Turkey also import filled chocolate bars?
Yes. Turkey imported $53.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, the Netherlands and Poland. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $121.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for filled chocolate bars?
The HS code for filled chocolate bars is subheading 1806.31. It sits in HS chapter 18 (cocoa and cocoa preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1806 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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