Frozen seabass exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported frozen seabass worth $28.4 million (5.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 74 countries. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% 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 | $28.4M | 5.2K t |
| 2023 | $27.9M | 4.9K t |
| 2022 | $21.6M | 3.5K t |
| 2021 | $22.4M | 4.0K t |
| 2020 | $11.4M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $10.3M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $7.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $5.0M | 871 t |
Where Turkey exports frozen seabass to
The largest buyer markets were Russia (24%), United States (22%), United Kingdom (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+148% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $6.9M | 25% |
| United States | $6.2M | 22% |
| United Kingdom | $4.0M | 14% |
| Libya | $2.0M | 7.1% |
| Germany | $1.8M | 6.3% |
| Spain | $1.0M | 3.7% |
| Canada | $725K | 2.6% |
| Netherlands | $719K | 2.5% |
| Kuwait | $715K | 2.5% |
| Italy | $501K | 1.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.42 per kg, close to the world average of $6.15.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Frozen seabass imports to Turkey
Imports of frozen seabass by Turkey reached $230 thousand in 2024 (78 tonnes). One supplier dominates: Malaysia accounted for 72% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+318% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $166K | 72% |
| United Kingdom | $28K | 12% |
| India | $22K | 9.7% |
| Netherlands | $14K | 6.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey frozen seabass exports (HS 0303.84): 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 0303.84: Fish: frozen, seabass (Dicentrarchus spp.), 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 seabass exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported frozen seabass worth $28.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 74 countries worldwide, with 40% of world exports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries buy frozen seabass from Turkey?
Russia was the largest buyer with 24% of the value ($6.9 million), followed by the United States (22%) and the United Kingdom (14%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 84 buyer countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 148% on the year.
What is the average export price of frozen seabass per kg?
The average declared export value was about $5.42 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $6.15 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of frozen seabass from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $5.0 million in 2017 to $28.4 million in 2024, an increase of 471%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $16.8 million a year.
Does Turkey also import frozen seabass?
Yes. Turkey imported $230 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Malaysia, the United Kingdom and India. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $28.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen seabass?
The HS code for frozen seabass is subheading 0303.84. 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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