Fresh cheese exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of fresh cheese by Turkey reached $58.4 million in 2024 (14.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 4% on 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 | $58.4M | 14.5K t |
| 2023 | $56.4M | 14.5K t |
| 2022 | $50.1M | 12.1K t |
| 2021 | $30.5M | 9.4K t |
| 2020 | $48.8M | 14.7K t |
| 2019 | $45.1M | 16.4K t |
| 2018 | $45.4M | 15.8K t |
| 2017 | $40.3M | 15.3K t |
Where Turkey exports fresh cheese to
The largest buyer markets were Iraq (20%), United Arab Emirates (11%), Saudi Arabia (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 41%. Among the main buyer markets, Jordan grew fastest (+55% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $11.8M | 20% |
| United Arab Emirates | $6.6M | 11% |
| Saudi Arabia | $5.6M | 9.7% |
| Kuwait | $4.5M | 7.7% |
| Georgia | $3.5M | 6.1% |
| United States | $3.5M | 6% |
| Jordan | $2.5M | 4.2% |
| Azerbaijan | $2.3M | 3.9% |
| Libya | $1.8M | 3.1% |
| Cyprus | $1.7M | 3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.02 per kg, close to the world average of $4.31.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Fresh cheese imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $4.3 million of fresh cheese in 2024 (865 tonnes). Most of the value came from Germany (23%), United Kingdom (19%), Italy (11%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $985K | 23% |
| United Kingdom | $811K | 19% |
| Italy | $476K | 11% |
| France | $369K | 8.6% |
| Austria | $331K | 7.7% |
| Netherlands | $300K | 7% |
| Iraq | $260K | 6.1% |
| Iran | $246K | 5.7% |
| United States | $204K | 4.8% |
| Denmark | $110K | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey fresh cheese exports (HS 0406.10): 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 0406.10: Dairy produce: fresh cheese (including whey cheese), not fermented, and curd.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh cheese exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported fresh cheese worth $58.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 139 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries buy fresh cheese from Turkey?
Iraq was the largest buyer with 20% of the value ($11.8 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (11%) and Saudi Arabia (10%). The top three together account for 41%, out of 136 buyer countries in total. Jordan grew fastest among the top ten, up 55% on the year.
What is the average export price of fresh cheese per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.02 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $4.31 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of fresh cheese from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $40.3 million in 2017 to $58.4 million in 2024, an increase of 45%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $46.9 million a year.
Does Turkey also import fresh cheese?
Yes. Turkey imported $4.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, the United Kingdom and Italy. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $54.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh cheese?
The HS code for fresh cheese is subheading 0406.10. It sits in HS chapter 04 (dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0406 page.
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