Fish fillets exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of fish fillets by Turkey reached $515.6 million in 2024 (50.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $515.6M | 50.0K t |
| 2023 | $501.3M | 46.6K t |
| 2022 | $474.2M | 45.7K t |
| 2021 | $357.6M | 36.2K t |
| 2020 | $264.7M | 29.7K t |
| 2019 | $316.2M | 30.5K t |
| 2018 | $245.8M | 26.4K t |
| 2017 | $257.5M | 25.1K t |
Where Turkey exports fish fillets to
The largest buyer markets were Italy (20%), Netherlands (19%), United Kingdom (18%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $101.3M | 20% |
| Netherlands | $100.3M | 20% |
| United Kingdom | $94.4M | 18% |
| Greece | $43.1M | 8.4% |
| Japan | $41.6M | 8.1% |
| United States | $32.7M | 6.3% |
| South Korea | $25.9M | 5% |
| Germany | $12.5M | 2.4% |
| France | $10.6M | 2.1% |
| Spain | $7.7M | 1.5% |
Product types under HS 0304
| 0304.49 | Fish fillets: fresh or chilled, other than fish of heading 0304.4 | 41% |
| 0304.89 | Fish fillets: frozen, of fish n.e.c. in heading 0304.8 | 36% |
| 0304.87 | Fish fillets: frozen, tunas (of the genus Thunnus), skipjack or stripe-bellied bonito (Euthynnus (Katsuwonus) pelamis) | 11% |
| 0304.82 | Fish fillets: frozen, trout (Salmo trutta, Oncorhynchus mykiss, Oncorhynchus clarki, Oncorhynchus aguabonita, Oncorhynchus gilae, Oncorhynchus apache… | 9.9% |
| 0304.99 | Fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced: frozen, n.e.c. in item no. 0304.9 | 0.6% |
| 0304.41 | Fish fillets: fresh or chilled, salmon, Pacific (Oncorhynchus nerka, Oncorhynchus gorbuscha, Oncorhynchus keta, Oncorhynchus tschawytscha… | 0.6% |
| 0304.42 | Fish fillets: fresh or chilled, trout (Salmo trutta, Oncorhynchus mykiss, Oncorhynchus clarki, Oncorhynchus aguabonita, Oncorhynchus gilae… | 0.5% |
| 0304.84 | Fish fillets: frozen, swordfish (Xiphias gladius) | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0304.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.31 per kg, 61% above the world average of $6.41. 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.
Fish fillets imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $24.2 million of fish fillets in 2024 (5.2 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were Norway (37%), Iceland (29%), France (6%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+63% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $9.0M | 37% |
| Iceland | $6.9M | 29% |
| France | $1.4M | 5.8% |
| Malaysia | $1.3M | 5.2% |
| Denmark | $1.1M | 4.4% |
| Vietnam | $1.0M | 4.2% |
| China | $985K | 4.1% |
| United Kingdom | $799K | 3.3% |
| Indonesia | $304K | 1.3% |
| Netherlands | $222K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 0304: Fish fillets and other fish meat (whether or not minced); fresh, chilled or frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of fish fillets exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported fish fillets worth $515.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 50.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 173 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries buy fish fillets from Turkey?
Italy was the largest buyer with 20% of the value ($101.3 million), followed by the Netherlands (19%) and the United Kingdom (18%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 122 buyer countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 26% on the year.
What is the average export price of fish fillets per kg?
The average declared export value was about $10.31 per kg in 2024, 61% above the world average of $6.41 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of fish fillets from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $257.5 million in 2017 to $515.6 million in 2024, an increase of 100%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import fish fillets?
Yes. Turkey imported $24.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Norway, Iceland and France. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $491.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for fish fillets?
The HS code for fish fillets is heading 0304. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 0304.49 (41% of the value) and 0304.89 (36%). 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 0304 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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