Frozen fish exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported frozen fish worth $481.0 million (92.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is 16% more than in 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 | $481.0M | 92.2K t |
| 2023 | $413.2M | 82.8K t |
| 2022 | $399.1M | 71.3K t |
| 2021 | $252.5M | 59.1K t |
| 2020 | $151.0M | 38.6K t |
| 2019 | $133.6M | 32.1K t |
| 2018 | $103.6M | 25.0K t |
| 2017 | $76.6M | 22.1K t |
Where Turkey exports frozen fish to
Russia alone took 63% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Japan grew fastest (+78% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $303.5M | 63% |
| Vietnam | $26.8M | 5.6% |
| Germany | $24.0M | 5% |
| Japan | $15.6M | 3.2% |
| Poland | $12.2M | 2.5% |
| Jordan | $9.9M | 2.1% |
| Belarus | $9.2M | 1.9% |
| Libya | $8.6M | 1.8% |
| United States | $7.8M | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | $7.0M | 1.5% |
Product types under HS 0303
| 0303.14 | Fish: frozen, trout (Salmo trutta, Oncorhynchus mykiss, Oncorhynchus clarki, Oncorhynchus aguabonita, Oncorhynchus gilae, Oncorhynchus apache and… | 78% |
| 0303.89 | Fish: frozen, n.e.c. in heading 0303, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99 | 14% |
| 0303.84 | Fish: frozen, seabass (Dicentrarchus spp.), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99 | 5.9% |
| 0303.19 | Fish: frozen, salmonidae, n.e.c. in item no. 0303.1, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99 | 0.9% |
| 0303.59 | Fish: frozen, n.e.c. in item no. 0303.5, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99 | 0.5% |
| 0303.45 | Fish: frozen, Atlantic and Pacific bluefin tunas (Thunnus thynnus, Thunnus orientalis), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal… | 0.3% |
| 0303.99 | Fish: frozen, fish fins (other than shark fins), heads, tails, maws and other edible fish offal | 0.2% |
| 0303.55 | Fish: frozen, jack and horse mackerel (Trachurus spp.), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99 | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0303.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.22 per kg, 153% above the world average of $2.06. 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 fish imports to Turkey
Imports of frozen fish by Turkey reached $134.6 million in 2024 (93.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 0%. The largest suppliers were Norway (19%), Seychelles (18%), Morocco (16%). Among the main suppliers, Denmark grew fastest (+373% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $25.8M | 19% |
| Seychelles | $24.0M | 18% |
| Morocco | $21.6M | 16% |
| Spain | $15.5M | 12% |
| Iceland | $7.7M | 5.8% |
| Tanzania | $5.9M | 4.4% |
| India | $5.7M | 4.2% |
| South Korea | $4.9M | 3.6% |
| Denmark | $4.3M | 3.2% |
| Senegal | $3.2M | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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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 0303: Fish; frozen, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen fish exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported frozen fish worth $481.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 92.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 178 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries buy frozen fish from Turkey?
Russia was the largest buyer with 63% of the value ($303.5 million), followed by Vietnam (6%) and Germany (5%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 124 buyer countries in total. Libya grew fastest among the top ten, up 85% on the year.
What is the average export price of frozen fish per kg?
The average declared export value was about $5.22 per kg in 2024, 153% above the world average of $2.06 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 exports of frozen fish from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $76.6 million in 2017 to $481.0 million in 2024, an increase of 528%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import frozen fish?
Yes. Turkey imported $134.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Norway, the Seychelles and Morocco. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $346.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen fish?
The HS code for frozen fish is heading 0303. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 0303.14 (78% of the value) and 0303.89 (14%). 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 0303 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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