Frozen boneless sheep cuts exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported frozen boneless sheep cuts worth $2.9 million (261 tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 30% 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 | 261 t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 258 t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 210 t |
| 2021 | $769K | 81 t |
| 2020 | $633K | 78 t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 259 t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 229 t |
| 2017 | $461K | 48 t |
Where Turkey exports frozen boneless sheep cuts to
Most of it went to France (17%), Germany (14%), Netherlands (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%. Among the main buyer markets, Denmark grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $509K | 18% |
| Germany | $422K | 15% |
| Netherlands | $314K | 11% |
| Denmark | $150K | 5.1% |
| Italy | $142K | 4.9% |
| Canada | $124K | 4.3% |
| United States | $112K | 3.8% |
| Belgium | $107K | 3.7% |
| Spain | $102K | 3.5% |
| Hong Kong | $76K | 2.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.15 per kg, 79% above the world average of $6.24. 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 boneless sheep cuts imports to Turkey
Imports of frozen boneless sheep cuts by Turkey reached $2.3 million in 2024 (222 tonnes). New Zealand alone supplied 75% of it. Among the main suppliers, Australia grew fastest (+187% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $1.7M | 75% |
| Germany | $295K | 13% |
| Australia | $182K | 8% |
| Uruguay | $64K | 2.8% |
| Poland | $20K | 0.9% |
| Bulgaria | $6K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $4K | 0.2% |
| Argentina | $1K | 0% |
| Ukraine | $0K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey frozen boneless sheep cuts exports (HS 0204.43): 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 0204.43: Meat: of sheep (including lamb), boneless cuts, frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen boneless sheep cuts exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported frozen boneless sheep cuts worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 261 tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 79 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries buy frozen boneless sheep cuts from Turkey?
France was the largest buyer with 17% of the value ($509 thousand), followed by Germany (14%) and the Netherlands (11%). The top three together account for 43%, out of 73 buyer countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 390% on the year.
What is the average export price of frozen boneless sheep cuts per kg?
The average declared export value was about $11.15 per kg in 2024, 79% above the world average of $6.24 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of frozen boneless sheep cuts from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $461 thousand in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 532%. The peak was 2023 at $3.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
Does Turkey also import frozen boneless sheep cuts?
Yes. Turkey imported $2.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from New Zealand, Germany and Australia. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $640 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for frozen boneless sheep cuts?
The HS code for frozen boneless sheep cuts is subheading 0204.43. It sits in HS chapter 02 (meat and edible meat offal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0204 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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