Fresh fish exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported fresh fish worth $865.1 million (152.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 166 countries for exports of this product. That is 22% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average.
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 | $865.1M | 152.8K t |
| 2023 | $708.7M | 130.5K t |
| 2022 | $712.4M | 124.9K t |
| 2021 | $698.2M | 133.9K t |
| 2020 | $583.5M | 115.0K t |
| 2019 | $501.6M | 124.7K t |
| 2018 | $511.3M | 106.9K t |
| 2017 | $429.5M | 92.6K t |
Where Turkey exports fresh fish to
Most of it went to Russia (15%), Greece (14%), Italy (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 41%. Among the main buyer markets, Greece grew fastest (+60% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $127.9M | 15% |
| Greece | $118.0M | 14% |
| Italy | $106.1M | 12% |
| Netherlands | $64.8M | 7.5% |
| United Kingdom | $61.4M | 7.1% |
| United States | $56.6M | 6.5% |
| Spain | $50.3M | 5.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $35.1M | 4.1% |
| Portugal | $25.3M | 2.9% |
| Kuwait | $25.2M | 2.9% |
Product types under HS 0302
| 0302.85 | Fish: fresh or chilled, seabream (Sparidae), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99 | 41% |
| 0302.84 | Fish: fresh or chilled, seabass (Dicentrarchus spp.), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99 | 38% |
| 0302.11 | Fish: fresh or chilled, trout (Salmo trutta, Oncorhynchus mykiss, Oncorhynchus clarki, Oncorhynchus aguabonita, Oncorhynchus gilae, Oncorhynchus… | 15% |
| 0302.89 | Fish: fresh or chilled, n.e.c. in heading 0302, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99 | 4.1% |
| 0302.14 | Fish: fresh or chilled, Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) and Danube salmon (Hucho hucho), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of… | 0.5% |
| 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 | 0.3% |
| 0302.19 | Fish: fresh or chilled, salmonidae, n.e.c. in item no. 0302.1, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to… | 0.2% |
| 0302.35 | Fish: fresh or chilled, Atlantic and Pacific bluefin tunas (Thunnus thynnus, Thunnus orientalis), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible… | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0302.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.66 per kg, close to the world average of $6.18.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Fresh fish imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported fresh fish worth $64.0 million (8.0 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: Norway accounted for 90% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $57.9M | 90% |
| Egypt | $2.3M | 3.6% |
| Cyprus | $1.5M | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $1.2M | 1.9% |
| Denmark | $213K | 0.3% |
| Greece | $208K | 0.3% |
| Senegal | $174K | 0.3% |
| Bulgaria | $116K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $93K | 0.1% |
| Iceland | $52K | 0.1% |
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 0302: Fish; fresh or chilled, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh fish exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported fresh fish worth $865.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 152.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 166 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries buy fresh fish from Turkey?
Russia was the largest buyer with 15% of the value ($127.9 million), followed by Greece (14%) and Italy (12%). The top three together account for 41%, out of 86 buyer countries in total. Greece grew fastest among the top ten, up 60% on the year.
What is the average export price of fresh fish per kg?
The average declared export value was about $5.66 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $6.18 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 exports of fresh fish from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $429.5 million in 2017 to $865.1 million in 2024, an increase of 101%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import fresh fish?
Yes. Turkey imported $64.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Norway, Egypt and Cyprus. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $801.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh fish?
The HS code for fresh fish is heading 0302. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 0302.85 (41% of the value) and 0302.84 (38%). 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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