Fresh salmon fillets exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported fresh salmon fillets worth $2.9 million (301 tonnes). That is 442% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 51% 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 | $2.9M | 301 t |
| 2023 | $532K | 37 t |
| 2022 | $393K | 35 t |
| 2021 | $89K | 8 t |
| 2020 | $51K | 5 t |
| 2019 | $26K | 2 t |
| 2018 | $23K | 2 t |
| 2017 | $163K | 13 t |
Where Turkey exports fresh salmon fillets to
One buyer market dominates: Bulgaria accounted for 80% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Iraq grew fastest (+123% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | $2.3M | 80% |
| Georgia | $314K | 11% |
| Iraq | $129K | 4.5% |
| Estonia | $86K | 3% |
| Liberia | $7K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $7K | 0.2% |
| Panama | $5K | 0.2% |
| Israel | $4K | 0.1% |
| Marshall Isds | $4K | 0.1% |
| Malta | $2K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.57 per kg, 33% below the world average of $14.21, 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.
Fresh salmon fillets imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $2.4 million of fresh salmon fillets in 2024 (215 tonnes). Norway alone supplied 95% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $2.3M | 95% |
| United Kingdom | $97K | 4.1% |
| China | $10K | 0.4% |
| Denmark | $3K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0.1% |
| Panama | $0K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey fresh salmon fillets exports (HS 0304.41): 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 0304.41: Fish fillets: fresh or chilled, salmon, Pacific (Oncorhynchus nerka, Oncorhynchus gorbuscha, Oncorhynchus keta, Oncorhynchus tschawytscha, Oncorhynchus kisutch, Oncorhynchus masou and Oncorhynchus rhodurus), Atlantic (Salmo salar), Danube (Hucho hucho).
Common questions
What is the value of fresh salmon fillets exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported fresh salmon fillets worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 301 tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 77 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 442% on 2023.
Which countries buy fresh salmon fillets from Turkey?
Bulgaria was the largest buyer with 80% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Georgia (11%) and Iraq (4%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 40 buyer countries in total. Iraq grew fastest among the top ten, up 123% on the year.
What is the average export price of fresh salmon fillets per kg?
The average declared export value was about $9.57 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $14.21 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 salmon fillets from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $163 thousand in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $520 thousand a year.
Does Turkey also import fresh salmon fillets?
Yes. Turkey imported $2.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Norway, the United Kingdom and China. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $509 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for fresh salmon fillets?
The HS code for fresh salmon fillets is subheading 0304.41. 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 0304 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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