Frozen sardines and sprats imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported frozen sardines and sprats worth $10.7 million (15.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 29% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $15.2 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 | $10.7M | 15.6K t |
| 2023 | $15.2M | 24.8K t |
| 2022 | $14.8M | 21.9K t |
| 2021 | $13.3M | 18.6K t |
| 2020 | $11.2M | 18.2K t |
| 2019 | $11.2M | 20.3K t |
| 2018 | $11.5M | 18.6K t |
| 2017 | $9.6M | 12.7K t |
Where Turkey imports frozen sardines and sprats from
Morocco alone supplied 90% of it. Among the main suppliers, Mauritania grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $9.6M | 90% |
| Mauritania | $1.1M | 9.9% |
| Portugal | $21K | 0.2% |
| Gambia | $11K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $8K | 0.1% |
| Latvia | $2K | 0% |
| Germany | $2K | 0% |
| Greece | $1K | 0% |
| Brazil | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.69 per kg, close to the world average of $0.81.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Frozen sardines and sprats exports from Turkey
Exports of frozen sardines and sprats by Turkey reached $354 thousand in 2024 (213 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Spain (41%), Germany (23%), Ukraine (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Ukraine grew fastest (+353% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $146K | 41% |
| Germany | $82K | 23% |
| Ukraine | $25K | 7% |
| Iraq | $18K | 5.1% |
| Switzerland | $13K | 3.6% |
| Azerbaijan | $11K | 3% |
| Liberia | $9K | 2.7% |
| Cyprus | $9K | 2.5% |
| Marshall Isds | $9K | 2.4% |
| Malta | $6K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey frozen sardines and sprats imports (HS 0303.53): 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 0303.53: Fish: frozen, sardines (Sardina pilchardus, Sardinops spp.), sardinella (Sardinella spp.), brisling or sprats (Sprattus sprattus), 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 sardines and sprats imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported frozen sardines and sprats worth $10.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 176 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply frozen sardines and sprats to Turkey?
Morocco was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($9.6 million), followed by Mauritania (10%) and Portugal (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 376% on the year.
What is the average import price of frozen sardines and sprats per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.69 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $0.81 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 sardines and sprats to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.6 million in 2017 to $10.7 million in 2024, an increase of 11%. The peak was 2023 at $15.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.2 million a year.
Does Turkey also export frozen sardines and sprats?
Yes. Turkey exported $354 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Spain, Germany and Ukraine. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $10.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen sardines and sprats?
The HS code for frozen sardines and sprats is subheading 0303.53. 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.
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