Fresh eggplant exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $21.5 million of fresh eggplant in 2024 (24.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 137 countries for exports of this product. That is 22% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $27.6 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 | $21.5M | 24.3K t |
| 2023 | $27.6M | 31.1K t |
| 2022 | $23.8M | 26.8K t |
| 2021 | $25.4M | 34.3K t |
| 2020 | $22.9M | 30.5K t |
| 2019 | $19.0M | 22.1K t |
| 2018 | $21.0M | 26.7K t |
| 2017 | $16.9M | 22.9K t |
Where Turkey exports fresh eggplant to
Most of it went to Georgia (28%), Germany (23%), Russia (11%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $6.1M | 29% |
| Germany | $4.9M | 23% |
| Russia | $2.3M | 11% |
| Austria | $1.3M | 6.1% |
| Bulgaria | $1.0M | 4.9% |
| Netherlands | $601K | 2.8% |
| Sweden | $593K | 2.8% |
| Norway | $583K | 2.7% |
| Moldova | $544K | 2.5% |
| Armenia | $519K | 2.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.88 per kg, 32% below the world average of $1.29, 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.
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The shipment records behind Turkey fresh eggplant exports (HS 0709.30): 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 0709.30: Vegetables: aubergines, (e.g. plants), fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh eggplant exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported fresh eggplant worth $21.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 24.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 137 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries buy fresh eggplant from Turkey?
Georgia was the largest buyer with 28% of the value ($6.1 million), followed by Germany (23%) and Russia (11%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 45 buyer countries in total. Armenia grew fastest among the top ten, up 18% on the year.
What is the average export price of fresh eggplant per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.88 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $1.29 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of fresh eggplant from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $16.9 million in 2017 to $21.5 million in 2024, an increase of 27%. The peak was 2023 at $27.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $22.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh eggplant?
The HS code for fresh eggplant is subheading 0709.30. It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0709 page.
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