Frozen fish variety imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of frozen fish variety by Turkey reached $3.5 million in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 45% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 47% 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 | $3.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 442 t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $764K | 556 t |
| 2017 | $230K | 176 t |
Where Turkey imports frozen fish variety from
Spain alone supplied 85% of it. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+46% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $2.9M | 85% |
| Norway | $95K | 2.7% |
| Netherlands | $84K | 2.4% |
| Russia | $44K | 1.3% |
| Croatia | $44K | 1.3% |
| Iceland | $38K | 1.1% |
| Greece | $32K | 0.9% |
| United States | $26K | 0.8% |
| Vietnam | $24K | 0.7% |
| Canada | $21K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.69 per kg, close to the world average of $1.62.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Frozen fish variety exports from Turkey
Exports of frozen fish variety by Turkey reached $2.3 million in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Ukraine (42%), Germany (23%), Netherlands (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Bulgaria grew fastest (+280% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | $975K | 42% |
| Germany | $538K | 23% |
| Netherlands | $157K | 6.7% |
| Romania | $88K | 3.8% |
| Bulgaria | $71K | 3% |
| France | $56K | 2.4% |
| Liberia | $47K | 2% |
| Marshall Isds | $46K | 2% |
| Israel | $41K | 1.8% |
| Panama | $38K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey frozen fish variety imports (HS 0303.59): 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 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.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen fish variety imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported frozen fish variety worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 178 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 45% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen fish variety to Turkey?
Spain was the largest supplier with 85% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by Norway (3%) and the Netherlands (2%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 141% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen fish variety per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.69 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.62 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of frozen fish variety to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $230 thousand in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
Does Turkey also export frozen fish variety?
Yes. Turkey exported $2.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ukraine, Germany and the Netherlands. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $1.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen fish variety?
The HS code for frozen fish variety is subheading 0303.59. 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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