Food preparations exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported food preparations worth $778.7 million (154.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 19% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $778.7M | 154.4K t |
| 2023 | $656.6M | 130.9K t |
| 2022 | $529.1M | 127.4K t |
| 2021 | $470.9M | 127.4K t |
| 2020 | $403.8M | 113.5K t |
| 2019 | $410.2M | 102.4K t |
| 2018 | $426.1M | 96.9K t |
| 2017 | $379.0M | 90.8K t |
Where Turkey exports food preparations to
The largest buyer markets were Iraq (13%), Czech Republic (9%), Germany (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 28%. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+239% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $101.6M | 13% |
| Czech Republic | $70.6M | 9.1% |
| Germany | $43.7M | 5.6% |
| Netherlands | $37.1M | 4.8% |
| United States | $33.7M | 4.3% |
| United Kingdom | $23.6M | 3% |
| Azerbaijan | $23.0M | 3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $21.4M | 2.8% |
| Nigeria | $21.0M | 2.7% |
| Italy | $21.0M | 2.7% |
Product types under HS 2106
| 2106.90 | Food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10 | 99% |
| 2106.10 | Protein: concentrates and textured protein substances | 1.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2106.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.04 per kg, close to the world average of $6.09.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Food preparations imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported food preparations worth $501.1 million (125.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were Germany (17%), Italy (14%), Netherlands (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 40%. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+77% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $82.9M | 17% |
| Italy | $67.7M | 14% |
| Netherlands | $49.1M | 9.8% |
| United States | $48.5M | 9.7% |
| United Kingdom | $33.9M | 6.8% |
| Malaysia | $29.8M | 6% |
| France | $23.6M | 4.7% |
| Poland | $22.5M | 4.5% |
| Bulgaria | $20.1M | 4% |
| China | $17.8M | 3.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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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 2106: Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included.
Common questions
What is the value of food preparations exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported food preparations worth $778.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 154.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 221 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries buy food preparations from Turkey?
Iraq was the largest buyer with 13% of the value ($101.6 million), followed by the Czech Republic (9%) and Germany (6%). The top three together account for 28%, out of 191 buyer countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 239% on the year.
What is the average export price of food preparations per kg?
The average declared export value was about $5.04 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $6.09 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 food preparations from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $379.0 million in 2017 to $778.7 million in 2024, an increase of 105%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import food preparations?
Yes. Turkey imported $501.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, Italy and the Netherlands. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $277.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for food preparations?
The HS code for food preparations is heading 2106. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 2106.90 (99% of the value) and 2106.10 (1%). It sits in HS chapter 21 (miscellaneous edible preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2106 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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