Fresh milk exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported fresh milk worth $21.8 million (13.1 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $35.9 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 | $21.8M | 13.1K t |
| 2023 | $21.7M | 14.6K t |
| 2022 | $20.5M | 17.4K t |
| 2021 | $16.3M | 18.0K t |
| 2020 | $20.4M | 24.4K t |
| 2019 | $25.8M | 34.9K t |
| 2018 | $35.9M | 45.8K t |
| 2017 | $29.3M | 37.0K t |
Where Turkey exports fresh milk to
Most of it went to Iraq (39%), Cyprus (9%), Azerbaijan (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+563% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $8.5M | 39% |
| Cyprus | $1.9M | 8.9% |
| Azerbaijan | $1.5M | 7.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.5M | 6.8% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 5.8% |
| Georgia | $1.2M | 5.3% |
| Syria | $724K | 3.3% |
| Netherlands | $481K | 2.2% |
| Libya | $324K | 1.5% |
| Belgium | $286K | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 0401
| 0401.50 | Dairy produce: milk and cream, not concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 10% | 60% |
| 0401.20 | Dairy produce: milk and cream, not concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 1% but… | 28% |
| 0401.40 | Dairy produce: milk and cream, not concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 6% but… | 6.8% |
| 0401.10 | Dairy produce: milk and cream, not concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, of a fat content, by weight, not exceeding 1% | 5.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0401.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.67 per kg, 78% above the world average of $0.94. 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 milk imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported fresh milk worth $8.6 million (2.0 thousand tonnes). Cyprus alone supplied 56% of it. Among the main suppliers, Cyprus grew fastest (+47% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cyprus | $4.8M | 56% |
| Austria | $3.5M | 41% |
| Germany | $65K | 0.8% |
| Denmark | $45K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $44K | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $40K | 0.5% |
| Slovakia | $17K | 0.2% |
| Brazil | $11K | 0.1% |
| Bulgaria | $2K | 0% |
| Lithuania | $2K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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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 0401: Milk and cream; not concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh milk exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported fresh milk worth $21.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 157 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries buy fresh milk from Turkey?
Iraq was the largest buyer with 39% of the value ($8.5 million), followed by Cyprus (9%) and Azerbaijan (7%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 122 buyer countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 563% on the year.
What is the average export price of fresh milk per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.67 per kg in 2024, 78% above the world average of $0.94 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 milk from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $29.3 million in 2017 to $21.8 million in 2024, a fall of 25%. The peak was 2018 at $35.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import fresh milk?
Yes. Turkey imported $8.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Cyprus, Austria and Germany. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $13.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh milk?
The HS code for fresh milk is heading 0401. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 0401.50 (60% of the value) and 0401.20 (28%). 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 0401 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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