Frozen trout fillets exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of frozen trout fillets by Turkey reached $51.2 million in 2024 (6.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 66 countries. Value fell 18% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $51.2M | 6.9K t |
| 2023 | $62.7M | 8.0K t |
| 2022 | $42.7M | 6.3K t |
| 2021 | $21.0M | 3.3K t |
| 2020 | $14.0M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $26.2M | 3.2K t |
| 2018 | $15.9M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $20.3M | 3.1K t |
Where Turkey exports frozen trout fillets to
The largest buyer markets were United States (24%), Japan (24%), Netherlands (13%). Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $12.3M | 24% |
| Japan | $12.0M | 24% |
| Netherlands | $6.5M | 13% |
| Germany | $6.1M | 12% |
| Canada | $4.3M | 8.4% |
| Italy | $1.8M | 3.5% |
| Romania | $1.8M | 3.5% |
| Austria | $943K | 1.8% |
| France | $669K | 1.3% |
| United Kingdom | $649K | 1.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.44 per kg, 25% below the world average of $9.97, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey frozen trout fillets exports (HS 0304.82): 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 0304.82: Fish fillets: frozen, trout (Salmo trutta, Oncorhynchus mykiss, Oncorhynchus clarki, Oncorhynchus aguabonita, Oncorhynchus gilae, Oncorhynchus apache and Oncorhynchus chrysogaster).
Common questions
What is the value of frozen trout fillets exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported frozen trout fillets worth $51.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 66 countries worldwide, with 14% of world exports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries buy frozen trout fillets from Turkey?
The United States was the largest buyer with 24% of the value ($12.3 million), followed by Japan (24%) and the Netherlands (13%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 41 buyer countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 47% on the year.
What is the average export price of frozen trout fillets per kg?
The average declared export value was about $7.44 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $9.97 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of frozen trout fillets from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $20.3 million in 2017 to $51.2 million in 2024, an increase of 153%. The peak was 2023 at $62.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $31.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen trout fillets?
The HS code for frozen trout fillets is subheading 0304.82. 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 0304 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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