Forage crop seeds (other) exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of forage crop seeds (other) by Turkey reached $4.9 million in 2024 (7.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 17% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $8.8 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 | $4.9M | 7.6K t |
| 2023 | $5.9M | 8.7K t |
| 2022 | $8.8M | 14.3K t |
| 2021 | $6.6M | 18.1K t |
| 2020 | $5.3M | 18.9K t |
| 2019 | $5.1M | 19.0K t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 11.3K t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 5.3K t |
Where Turkey exports forage crop seeds (other) to
Most of it went to Italy (39%), Iraq (26%), Turkmenistan (5%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+162% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.9M | 39% |
| Iraq | $1.3M | 26% |
| Turkmenistan | $233K | 4.8% |
| United Kingdom | $211K | 4.4% |
| Belgium | $211K | 4.3% |
| Spain | $210K | 4.3% |
| Iran | $100K | 2.1% |
| Germany | $97K | 2% |
| Libya | $77K | 1.6% |
| Morocco | $76K | 1.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.64 per kg, 73% below the world average of $2.40, 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.
Forage crop seeds (other) imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $4.1 million of forage crop seeds (other) in 2024 (5.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from United States (33%), Russia (27%), Spain (14%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+205% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.3M | 33% |
| Russia | $1.1M | 27% |
| Spain | $554K | 14% |
| Italy | $370K | 9% |
| Denmark | $325K | 8% |
| Kazakhstan | $116K | 2.8% |
| Georgia | $68K | 1.7% |
| Netherlands | $41K | 1% |
| Moldova | $40K | 1% |
| South Africa | $40K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey forage crop seeds (other) exports (HS 1209.29): 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 1209.29: Seeds of forage plants: other than lucerne, clover, fescue, Kentucky blue grass, and rye grass seeds, of a kind used for sowing.
Common questions
What is the value of forage crop seeds (other) exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported forage crop seeds (other) worth $4.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 123 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries buy forage crop seeds (other) from Turkey?
Italy was the largest buyer with 39% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Iraq (26%) and Turkmenistan (5%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 39 buyer countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 369% on the year.
What is the average export price of forage crop seeds (other) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.64 per kg in 2024, 73% below the world average of $2.40 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of forage crop seeds (other) from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $4.9 million in 2024, an increase of 192%. The peak was 2022 at $8.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.2 million a year.
Does Turkey also import forage crop seeds (other)?
Yes. Turkey imported $4.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United States, Russia and Spain. That compares with exports of $4.9 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for forage crop seeds (other)?
The HS code for forage crop seeds (other) is subheading 1209.29. It sits in HS chapter 12 (oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit, industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1209 page.
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