Frozen beef imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported frozen beef worth $125.6 million (10.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 106% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $125.6M | 10.3K t |
| 2023 | $60.9M | 5.9K t |
| 2022 | $46.1M | 4.2K t |
| 2021 | $49.0M | 4.2K t |
| 2020 | $47.0M | 4.9K t |
| 2019 | $83.5M | 9.3K t |
| 2018 | $38.6M | 6.4K t |
| 2017 | $52.0M | 10.9K t |
Where Turkey imports frozen beef from
One supplier dominates: Brazil accounted for 87% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+117% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $108.9M | 87% |
| New Zealand | $7.8M | 6.2% |
| Uruguay | $4.2M | 3.3% |
| Poland | $1.7M | 1.3% |
| Spain | $509K | 0.4% |
| United States | $438K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $422K | 0.3% |
| Colombia | $366K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $316K | 0.3% |
| India | $304K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 0202
| 0202.30 | Meat: of bovine animals, boneless cuts, frozen | 100% |
| 0202.20 | Meat: of bovine animals, cuts with bone in (excluding carcasses and half-carcasses), frozen | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0202.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.14 per kg, 152% above the world average of $4.82. 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.
Frozen beef exports from Turkey
Exports of frozen beef by Turkey reached $19.5 million in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were France (13%), Germany (11%), Netherlands (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 32%. Among the main buyer markets, Denmark grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $2.5M | 13% |
| Germany | $2.2M | 11% |
| Netherlands | $1.5M | 7.9% |
| Liberia | $1.2M | 6.2% |
| Panama | $1.2M | 6.2% |
| Malta | $1.0M | 5.3% |
| Denmark | $969K | 5% |
| Italy | $966K | 5% |
| Belgium | $853K | 4.4% |
| South Korea | $852K | 4.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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 0202: Meat of bovine animals; frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen beef imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported frozen beef worth $125.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 106% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen beef to Turkey?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($108.9 million), followed by New Zealand (6%) and Uruguay (3%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 260% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen beef per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.14 per kg in 2024, 152% above the world average of $4.82 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 imports of frozen beef to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $52.0 million in 2017 to $125.6 million in 2024, an increase of 142%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export frozen beef?
Yes. Turkey exported $19.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Germany and the Netherlands. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $106.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen beef?
The HS code for frozen beef is heading 0202. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 0202.30 (100% of the value) and 0202.20 (0%). It sits in HS chapter 02 (meat and edible meat offal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0202 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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