Fresh seabass exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $327.9 million of fresh seabass in 2024 (55.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 86 countries. That is 17% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $327.9M | 55.7K t |
| 2023 | $280.6M | 45.0K t |
| 2022 | $265.0M | 41.3K t |
| 2021 | $244.1M | 43.5K t |
| 2020 | $205.4M | 41.0K t |
| 2019 | $199.0M | 46.0K t |
| 2018 | $197.7M | 39.7K t |
| 2017 | $167.5M | 30.8K t |
Where Turkey exports fresh seabass to
The largest buyer markets were United States (14%), Greece (14%), Italy (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 40%. Among the main buyer markets, Greece grew fastest (+83% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $45.2M | 14% |
| Greece | $44.6M | 14% |
| Italy | $42.8M | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $36.7M | 11% |
| Netherlands | $31.5M | 9.6% |
| Kuwait | $20.6M | 6.3% |
| Spain | $20.5M | 6.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $18.8M | 5.7% |
| Russia | $13.7M | 4.2% |
| Qatar | $12.0M | 3.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.89 per kg, close to the world average of $6.70.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Fresh seabass imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported fresh seabass worth $459 thousand (84 tonnes). Cyprus alone supplied 55% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cyprus | $251K | 55% |
| Egypt | $186K | 41% |
| Netherlands | $22K | 4.9% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey fresh seabass exports (HS 0302.84): 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 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.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh seabass exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported fresh seabass worth $327.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 55.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 86 countries worldwide, with 32% of world exports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries buy fresh seabass from Turkey?
The United States was the largest buyer with 14% of the value ($45.2 million), followed by Greece (14%) and Italy (13%). The top three together account for 40%, out of 49 buyer countries in total. Greece grew fastest among the top ten, up 83% on the year.
What is the average export price of fresh seabass per kg?
The average declared export value was about $5.89 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $6.70 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 seabass from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $167.5 million in 2017 to $327.9 million in 2024, an increase of 96%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $235.9 million a year.
Does Turkey also import fresh seabass?
Yes. Turkey imported $459 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Cyprus, Egypt and the Netherlands. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $327.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh seabass?
The HS code for fresh seabass is subheading 0302.84. 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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