Frozen trout exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $373.7 million of frozen trout in 2024 (67.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 70 countries for exports of this product. That is 26% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 37% 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 | $373.7M | 67.0K t |
| 2023 | $296.3M | 54.9K t |
| 2022 | $316.2M | 50.6K t |
| 2021 | $170.6M | 35.3K t |
| 2020 | $92.2M | 21.1K t |
| 2019 | $74.4M | 16.6K t |
| 2018 | $55.8M | 13.5K t |
| 2017 | $41.4M | 12.0K t |
Where Turkey exports frozen trout to
Russia alone took 73% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Japan grew fastest (+169% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $272.8M | 73% |
| Vietnam | $26.8M | 7.2% |
| Germany | $15.0M | 4% |
| Japan | $14.8M | 4% |
| Poland | $10.9M | 2.9% |
| Belarus | $9.2M | 2.5% |
| Romania | $3.8M | 1% |
| Serbia | $2.8M | 0.7% |
| Thailand | $1.6M | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $1.3M | 0.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.58 per kg, close to the world average of $5.86.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Frozen trout imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $393 thousand of frozen trout in 2024 (65 tonnes). Norway alone supplied 75% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $294K | 75% |
| Czech Republic | $87K | 22% |
| France | $7K | 1.7% |
| Netherlands | $4K | 1% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey frozen trout exports (HS 0303.14): 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 0303.14: Fish: frozen, trout (Salmo trutta, Oncorhynchus mykiss, Oncorhynchus clarki, Oncorhynchus aguabonita, Oncorhynchus gilae, Oncorhynchus apache and Oncorhynchus chrysogaster), excluding fillets, meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of 0303.91 to 0303.99.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen trout exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported frozen trout worth $373.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 67.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 70 countries worldwide, with 58% of world exports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries buy frozen trout from Turkey?
Russia was the largest buyer with 73% of the value ($272.8 million), followed by Vietnam (7%) and Germany (4%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 80 buyer countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 169% on the year.
What is the average export price of frozen trout per kg?
The average declared export value was about $5.58 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $5.86 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of frozen trout from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $41.4 million in 2017 to $373.7 million in 2024, an increase of 803%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $177.6 million a year.
Does Turkey also import frozen trout?
Yes. Turkey imported $393 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Norway, the Czech Republic and France. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $373.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen trout?
The HS code for frozen trout is subheading 0303.14. 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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