Fresh peppers exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of fresh peppers by Turkey reached $277.5 million in 2024 (163.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 162 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 5% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $277.5M | 163.4K t |
| 2023 | $292.2M | 182.2K t |
| 2022 | $212.0M | 155.1K t |
| 2021 | $212.5M | 185.6K t |
| 2020 | $166.0M | 148.4K t |
| 2019 | $132.9M | 111.3K t |
| 2018 | $126.4M | 124.5K t |
| 2017 | $101.1M | 91.0K t |
Where Turkey exports fresh peppers to
Most of it went to Germany (23%), Romania (22%), Bulgaria (9%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $64.5M | 23% |
| Romania | $60.2M | 22% |
| Bulgaria | $26.0M | 9.4% |
| Russia | $19.8M | 7.1% |
| United Kingdom | $14.1M | 5.1% |
| Ukraine | $13.9M | 5% |
| Netherlands | $13.8M | 5% |
| Austria | $7.2M | 2.6% |
| Serbia | $5.8M | 2.1% |
| Sweden | $5.3M | 1.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.70 per kg, close to the world average of $1.86.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Fresh peppers imports to Turkey
Imports of fresh peppers by Turkey reached $669 thousand in 2024 (300 tonnes). Most of the value came from Romania (31%), Serbia (20%), Poland (15%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Romania | $207K | 31% |
| Serbia | $137K | 21% |
| Poland | $99K | 15% |
| Jordan | $69K | 10% |
| Hungary | $29K | 4.4% |
| Morocco | $25K | 3.7% |
| Peru | $23K | 3.5% |
| Germany | $20K | 2.9% |
| Netherlands | $16K | 2.5% |
| Bulgaria | $16K | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey fresh peppers exports (HS 0709.60): 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 0709.60: Vegetables: fruits of the genus capsicum or of the genus pimenta, fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh peppers exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported fresh peppers worth $277.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 163.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 162 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries buy fresh peppers from Turkey?
Germany was the largest buyer with 23% of the value ($64.5 million), followed by Romania (22%) and Bulgaria (9%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 66 buyer countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 16% on the year.
What is the average export price of fresh peppers per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.70 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $1.86 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 peppers from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $101.1 million in 2017 to $277.5 million in 2024, an increase of 174%. The peak was 2023 at $292.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $190.1 million a year.
Does Turkey also import fresh peppers?
Yes. Turkey imported $669 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Romania, Serbia and Poland. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $276.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh peppers?
The HS code for fresh peppers is subheading 0709.60. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Turkey. Tell us your product to see it live.
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