Fresh garlic exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported fresh garlic worth $4.9 million (2.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 22% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $8.0 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 | $4.9M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $6.2M | 4.5K t |
| 2022 | $4.2M | 5.7K t |
| 2021 | $8.0M | 6.0K t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $753K | 569 t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 1.3K t |
Where Turkey exports fresh garlic to
Most of it went to Iraq (18%), United States (15%), Poland (15%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, Syria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $859K | 18% |
| United States | $735K | 15% |
| Poland | $724K | 15% |
| Syria | $667K | 14% |
| Bulgaria | $573K | 12% |
| Italy | $421K | 8.7% |
| Slovakia | $154K | 3.2% |
| Hungary | $134K | 2.8% |
| Romania | $132K | 2.7% |
| Cyprus | $117K | 2.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.80 per kg, 21% above the world average of $1.49. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Fresh garlic imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported fresh garlic worth $6.9 million (4.6 thousand tonnes). China alone supplied 87% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.0M | 87% |
| Saudi Arabia | $292K | 4.2% |
| Egypt | $197K | 2.8% |
| Syria | $197K | 2.8% |
| Uzbekistan | $80K | 1.2% |
| Pakistan | $55K | 0.8% |
| Iran | $51K | 0.7% |
| France | $47K | 0.7% |
| Netherlands | $7K | 0.1% |
| Brazil | $2K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey fresh garlic exports (HS 0703.20): 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 0703.20: Vegetables, alliaceous: garlic, fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh garlic exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported fresh garlic worth $4.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 142 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries buy fresh garlic from Turkey?
Iraq was the largest buyer with 18% of the value ($859 thousand), followed by the United States (15%) and Poland (15%). The top three together account for 48%, out of 30 buyer countries in total. Cyprus grew fastest among the top ten, up 398% on the year.
What is the average export price of fresh garlic per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.80 per kg in 2024, 21% above the world average of $1.49 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 garlic from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $4.9 million in 2024, an increase of 324%. The peak was 2021 at $8.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.0 million a year.
Does Turkey also import fresh garlic?
Yes. Turkey imported $6.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Saudi Arabia and Egypt. That compares with exports of $4.9 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for fresh garlic?
The HS code for fresh garlic is subheading 0703.20. It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0703 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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