Frozen mackerel imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of frozen mackerel by Turkey reached $47.5 million in 2024 (33.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 124% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $47.5M | 33.7K t |
| 2023 | $21.2M | 16.5K t |
| 2022 | $38.9M | 29.0K t |
| 2021 | $41.1M | 36.2K t |
| 2020 | $28.3M | 22.3K t |
| 2019 | $33.2M | 26.7K t |
| 2018 | $34.0M | 27.2K t |
| 2017 | $45.5M | 37.0K t |
Where Turkey imports frozen mackerel from
Most of the value came from Norway (46%), Morocco (25%), Iceland (16%). Among the main suppliers, Denmark grew fastest (+375% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.41 per kg, close to the world average of $1.54.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Frozen mackerel exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $558 thousand of frozen mackerel in 2024 (182 tonnes). Most of it went to Liberia (13%), Azerbaijan (12%), Iraq (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 36%. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+772% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Liberia | $72K | 13% |
| Azerbaijan | $70K | 13% |
| Iraq | $61K | 11% |
| Germany | $51K | 9.1% |
| Panama | $48K | 8.7% |
| Marshall Isds | $48K | 8.6% |
| France | $41K | 7.4% |
| Cyprus | $40K | 7.2% |
| Malta | $28K | 5% |
| Singapore | $14K | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey frozen mackerel imports (HS 0303.54): 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 0303.54: Fish: frozen, mackerel (Scomber scombrus, Scomber australasicus, Scomber japonicus), 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 mackerel imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported frozen mackerel worth $47.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 33.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 181 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 124% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen mackerel to Turkey?
Norway was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($22.0 million), followed by Morocco (25%) and Iceland (16%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 375% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen mackerel per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.41 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $1.54 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of frozen mackerel to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $45.5 million in 2017 to $47.5 million in 2024, an increase of 4%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $36.2 million a year.
Does Turkey also export frozen mackerel?
Yes. Turkey exported $558 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Liberia, Azerbaijan and Iraq. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $46.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen mackerel?
The HS code for frozen mackerel is subheading 0303.54. 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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