Fresh carp exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of fresh carp by Turkey reached $2.6 million in 2024 (2.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 48 countries for exports of this product. That is 29% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $2.6M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 3.2K t |
| 2022 | $1.3M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $1.2M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 7.4K t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 5.9K t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 7.4K t |
Where Turkey exports fresh carp to
Iraq alone took 52% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Iraq grew fastest (+98% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $1.3M | 52% |
| Syria | $1.2M | 46% |
| Cyprus | $16K | 0.6% |
| Slovenia | $16K | 0.6% |
| Lebanon | $16K | 0.6% |
| Bulgaria | $7K | 0.3% |
| Norway | $4K | 0.2% |
| Greece | $3K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.90 per kg, 51% below the world average of $1.85, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey fresh carp exports (HS 0302.73): 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 0302.73: Fish: fresh or chilled, Carp (as specified by the WCO.), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh carp exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported fresh carp worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 48 countries worldwide, with 5% of world exports. The value was up 29% on 2023.
Which countries buy fresh carp from Turkey?
Iraq was the largest buyer with 52% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by Syria (46%) and Cyprus (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 9 buyer countries in total. Slovenia grew fastest among the top ten, up 192% on the year.
What is the average export price of fresh carp per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.90 per kg in 2024, 51% below the world average of $1.85 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of fresh carp from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, a fall of 14%. The peak was 2017 at $3.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh carp?
The HS code for fresh carp is subheading 0302.73. 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 0302 page.
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