Fresh beef imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported fresh beef worth $721.4 million (121.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 159% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 37% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $721.4M | 121.3K t |
| 2023 | $278.7M | 42.3K t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 452 t |
| 2021 | $7.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $25.8M | 4.8K t |
| 2019 | $35.0M | 8.4K t |
| 2018 | $222.7M | 52.2K t |
| 2017 | $79.7M | 14.7K t |
Where Turkey imports fresh beef from
The largest suppliers were Poland (41%), France (21%), Brazil (17%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $298.4M | 41% |
| France | $151.9M | 21% |
| Brazil | $123.6M | 17% |
| Bulgaria | $74.9M | 10% |
| Italy | $64.6M | 9% |
| Ukraine | $5.2M | 0.7% |
| Hungary | $2.8M | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $15K | 0% |
| United States | $10K | 0% |
| Saudi Arabia | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 0201
| 0201.20 | Meat: of bovine animals, cuts with bone in (excluding carcasses and half-carcasses), fresh or chilled | 63% |
| 0201.30 | Meat: of bovine animals, boneless cuts, fresh or chilled | 28% |
| 0201.10 | Meat: of bovine animals, carcasses and half-carcasses, fresh or chilled | 9.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0201.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.95 per kg, 23% below the world average of $7.71, 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.
Fresh beef exports from Turkey
Exports of fresh beef by Turkey reached $1.7 million in 2024 (262 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Austria accounted for 96% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Austria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | $1.6M | 96% |
| Finland | $29K | 1.7% |
| Seychelles | $21K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $8K | 0.5% |
| Guatemala | $2K | 0.2% |
| Luxembourg | $1K | 0.1% |
| Egypt | $0K | 0% |
| Azerbaijan | $0K | 0% |
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 0201: Meat of bovine animals; fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh beef imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported fresh beef worth $721.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 121.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 202 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 159% on 2023.
Which countries supply fresh beef to Turkey?
Poland was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($298.4 million), followed by France (21%) and Brazil (17%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 228% on the year.
What is the average import price of fresh beef per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.95 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $7.71 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 imports of fresh beef to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $79.7 million in 2017 to $721.4 million in 2024, an increase of 805%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export fresh beef?
Yes. Turkey exported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Austria, Finland and the Seychelles. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $719.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh beef?
The HS code for fresh beef is heading 0201. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 0201.20 (63% of the value) and 0201.30 (28%). It sits in HS chapter 02 (meat and edible meat offal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0201 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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