Frozen octopus imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported frozen octopus worth $3.8 million (444 tonnes). That is 33% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $6.9 million.
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 | $3.8M | 445 t |
| 2023 | $5.6M | 654 t |
| 2022 | $6.9M | 744 t |
| 2021 | $920K | 131 t |
| 2020 | $710K | 185 t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 760 t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 495 t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 457 t |
Where Turkey imports frozen octopus from
One supplier dominates: Malaysia accounted for 84% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $3.2M | 84% |
| Tanzania | $170K | 4.5% |
| Venezuela | $102K | 2.7% |
| Egypt | $87K | 2.3% |
| Tunisia | $75K | 2% |
| Netherlands | $58K | 1.6% |
| Greece | $23K | 0.6% |
| Morocco | $19K | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $16K | 0.4% |
| India | $14K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.46 per kg, close to the world average of $8.42.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Frozen octopus exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported frozen octopus worth $3.1 million (477 tonnes). Greece alone took 82% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+168% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Greece | $2.5M | 82% |
| Italy | $282K | 9.1% |
| Cyprus | $85K | 2.7% |
| Malaysia | $65K | 2.1% |
| Austria | $31K | 1% |
| Iraq | $24K | 0.8% |
| Malta | $12K | 0.4% |
| Liberia | $9K | 0.3% |
| Romania | $9K | 0.3% |
| Marshall Isds | $6K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey frozen octopus imports (HS 0307.52): 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 0307.52: Molluscs: octopus (Octopus spp.), frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen octopus imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported frozen octopus worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 444 tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 176 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen octopus to Turkey?
Malaysia was the largest supplier with 84% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by Tanzania (5%) and Venezuela (3%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 267% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen octopus per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.46 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $8.42 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of frozen octopus to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024, an increase of 147%. The peak was 2022 at $6.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
Does Turkey also export frozen octopus?
Yes. Turkey exported $3.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Greece, Italy and Cyprus. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $656 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for frozen octopus?
The HS code for frozen octopus is subheading 0307.52. 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 0307 page.
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